Synonyms of knot

knot 1 of 2

noun

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1

as in cluster

a number of things considered as a unit

from the summit we could see knots of houses up and down the river valley

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cluster
• batch
• bunch
• collection
• array
• constellation
• clump
• group
• grouping
• assemblage
• set
• package
• battery
• clutch
• bank
• lot
• band
• clot
• assortment
• mixture
• series
• suite
• block
• variety
• parcel
• accumulation
• huddle
• jumble
• muster
• aggregate
• aggregation
• the whole kit and caboodle
• passel
• suit
• conglomeration
• odds and ends
• agglomeration
• hodgepodge
• cycle
• miscellany
• sundries
• run

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unit
• entity
• item
• single

2

as in swelling

a small rounded mass of swollen tissue

felt a small knot on the back of his head

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swelling
• lump
• bump
• nodule
• bruise
• node
• welt
• tumor
• wart
• growth
• blister
• contusion
• hump
• boil
• clump
• knob
• hunch
• wad
• nub
• chunk
• hunk
• blob
• gob
• nubble
• gobbet
• nugget
• clod

3

as in link

a uniting or binding force or influence

their business partnership is strengthened by the knot of personal friendship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• link
• bond
• tie
• cord
• connection
• cement
• ligature
• linkage
• yoke
• union
• attachment
• fastening
• joint
• nexus
• sympathy
• hookup
• tie-up
• fondness
• affection
• limit
• restriction
• constraint
• shackle
• curb
• restraint
• linkup
• handcuff
• limitation
• trammel
• manacle
• fetter
• hampering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separation
• parting
• disengaging
• detaching
• freedom
• untying
• release
• liberation
• emancipation
• unbinding
• unfastening
• unfettering

4

as in grouping

a usually small number of persons considered as a unit

knots of people were quietly chatting around the meeting hall

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grouping
• group
• batch
• band
• cluster
• bunch
• clutch
• lot
• crop
• battery
• circle
• team
• body
• crew
• constellation
• array
• consort
• party
• platoon
• collective
• squadron
• parcel
• gathering
• huddle
• organization
• school
• round
• battalion
• ring
• brigade
• clique
• boodle
• the whole kit and caboodle
• passel
• clan
• gang
• congregation
• task force
• assembly
• posse
• guild
• union
• sect
• coterie
• set
• faction
• confederacy
• phalanx
• alliance
• federation
• outfit
• bloc
• coalition
• muster
• brood
• confederation
• league
• order
• fellowship
• covey
• bevy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individual
• single

5

as in problem

something that requires thought and skill for resolution

the situation involved so many legal knots that we decided to get a lawyer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• problem
• matter
• challenge
• case
• issue
• question
• trouble
• nut
• pickle
• predicament
• hot water
• jam
• crux
• quagmire
• hole
• Gordian knot
• spot
• corner
• mystery
• riddle
• dilemma
• hitch
• mire
• puzzle
• quandary
• fix
• snag
• enigma
• catch
• conundrum
• sticky wicket
• glitch
• pitfall
• puzzlement
• toughie
• poser
• stumper
• brainteaser
• catch-22

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• solution
• answer
• silver bullet
• magic bullet
• panacea
• cure-all

knot

2 of 2

verb

as in to tangle

to twist together into a usually confused mass

the extension cords were hopelessly knotted together

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tangle
• snarl
• weave
• intertwine
• braid
• jumble
• entangle
• interlace
• interweave
• twine
• plait
• wind
• intertwist
• scramble
• scrabble
• writhe
• entwine
• enlace
• wreathe
• inweave
• entwist

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• untangle
• untwist
• disentangle
• unsnarl
• unravel
• unknot
• untwine
• unscramble
• unweave

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of knot

Noun

But if opting for a slicked knot that eliminates all natural texture feels a little too intense, a relaxed and romantic ballet bun can provide some welcome balance. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Coop — who has been practicing his knots, learning how to drive the tender, and generally being attentive and curious about his new job — does wonderfully, which earns him some praise from the bosun. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 30 June 2026

Verb

Game 1 Saint Paul knotted at 2-all through three innings before the visiting Storm Chasers put up four runs in the fourth and five more in the sixth to turn a tight game into a 12-4 blowout. — Staff Report, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026

Ramin Rezaeian's beautiful cross from the right found Mohammad Mohebbi all alone in the box, and his glancing header to the far post has knotted things up yet again. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 June 2026

Phrases Containing knot

• tie the knot