Synonyms of neck

neck 1 of 2

noun

ˈnek 

1

as in region

a broad geographical area

we're going to be in your neck of the woods in July, so maybe we can get together then

Synonyms & Similar Words

• region
• land
• part(s)
• tract
• belt
• zone
• corridor
• district
• territory
• domain
• terrain
• vicinity
• realm
• range
• neighborhood
• latitude(s)

2

as in strait

a narrow body of water between two land masses

only a narrow neck of the South China Sea separates Taiwan from mainland China

Synonyms & Similar Words

• strait
• sound
• channel
• narrows
• arm
• bay
• inlet
• roads
• gulf
• stretch
• reach
• roadstead

3

as in inch

a very small distance or degree

for most of the race he trailed the leader by only a neck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inch
• step
• hair
• hairline
• bit
• ace
• hairbreadth
• shouting distance
• stone's throw
• hop, skip, and jump
• trifle
• dab
• particle
• minim
• mite
• jot
• smidgen
• crumb
• trace
• iota

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mile
• long haul
• infinity
• country mile
• light-year

neck

2 of 2

verb

as in to nose

Related Words

• nose
• nuzzle
• spoon
• pat
• cuddle
• pet
• paw
• stroke
• caress
• snuggle
• nestle
• fondle
• bill
• cradle
• gentle
• feel up
• love
• hug
• canoodle
• massage
• enfold
• baby
• knead
• dandle
• embrace
• bounce
• pamper
• coddle
• indulge
• spoil
• mollycoddle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of neck

Noun

There may be a tempest in Galadriel, but Anarion has a magical hovering sword behind his neck. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Pain, numbness or tingling that radiates from the neck or back into the arm or hand, the Mayo Clinic warning sign for a herniated disc affecting upper-extremity strength. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Verb

Lined gloves or fuzzy headbands will help stave off the cold and keep your hands, ears, and neck nice and toasty. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026

These structures provide support to your back and neck and help improve your overall posture. — Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025

Phrases Containing neck

• neck and neck
• pain in the neck