Leeway

Synonyms of leeway

• freedom
• latitude
• margin

Antonyms of leeway

• restriction
• limitation
• constraint

Collocations of leeway

flexibility

Frequency: 70 %

She was given some leeway in choosing her own schedule.

freedom

Frequency: 60 %

The new policy allows employees more leeway in how they complete their work.

latitude

Frequency: 50 %

There is some leeway in how you can interpret the rules.

discretion

Frequency: 45 %

The teacher used her leeway to give extra credit to students who showed improvement.

room

Frequency: 40 %

There is some leeway for negotiation in the contract.

Idiomatic Expressions for leeway

• Phrase: within leeway
  Meaning: within the acceptable limits or boundaries
  Usage: You can make changes to the design, but it must stay within leeway of the original concept.