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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Valid reasons for removing an executor include egregious behavior like stealing from or wasting the estate’s assets.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

Valid, but I believe those who make the leap will be happy in their investment, even if its lineup of exclusive games is relatively barren for now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2025

"A Settlement Class Member who submits a Valid Claim shall receive a minimum cash payment of $5.50 up to a maximum of $25.00".

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2023

Valid visas issued before China closed to the world on 28 March 2020 will be honoured starting on 15 March.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2023

Valid or not, Mary Jane’s conspiracy theories underscored how invested the family was in Reggie’s mission, something he professed to want so badly himself.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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