Major

5 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Greater in importance, size, or degree; significant or principal.

“This was a major breakthrough in research.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈmeɪʤɚ/

Syllables

ma·jor

Related Words

Synonyms

important significant primary

Antonyms

minor

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains A and O vowels; ends in R.

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; J provides high value.

Words Related to Major

Anagrams of Major

Words that use exactly the same letters as “major”.

jarmo joram

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “major” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

majos manor maror mayor

Words you can make from Major

Shorter words formed from the letters in “major”.

amor

Longer words starting with Major

Words that begin with “major”.

majority

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