Definitions

valid

[val-id] / ˈvæl ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

right, genuine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate authentic binding compelling conclusive credible good lawful legal legitimate logical original persuasive solid true well-founded

WEAK

attested authoritative bona fide cogent confirmed convincing determinative efficacious efficient good-faith in force irrefutable just kosher legit official potent powerful proven pure sound stringent strong substantial telling tested trustworthy ultimate unadulterated unanswerable uncorrupted weighty well-grounded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

counterfeit evil fake false illegal illegitimate illicit improbable invalid unlawful unlikely unreal unreliable untrustworthy wrong

WEAK

unacceptable unsound

Example Sentences

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A senior adviser to Somalia's ministry of youth and sports confirmed the denial of entry to the BBC and said Artan had been travelling with valid documents.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Shortly after that, Butts wrote directly to Kroenke seeking to ease tensions with Hollywood Park, where SoFi Stadium is located, and questioned whether a prior development agreement was still valid.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In England, if a child is skipping school without a valid explanation, local councils and schools can use various legal powers, including fines.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Asked if they could have eaten once they got home, he said, “That is a valid complaint there. I would agree with that.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

If astrology were valid, how could two such twins have such profoundly different fates?

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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