Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun magnet

2 senses of magnet

Sense 1
magnet -- ((physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field)
       => device -- (an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water")

Sense 2
attraction, attractor, attracter, attractive feature, magnet -- (a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; "flowers are an attractor for bees")
       => feature, characteristic -- (a prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics")

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