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rope

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of rope

1 a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things
  • We used a rope to tie the boat to the dock.
Synonyms of rope

cable, cord, lace, lacing, line, string, wire
Words Related to rope

guy, halyard, lanyard, stay

bungee cord, whipcord
2 ropes plural the characteristic peculiarities and technicalities of something
  • needs a mentor who will show her the ropes of running a catering business
Synonyms of rope

ins and outs, mechanics, workings
Words Related to rope

details, incidentals, minutiae, particulars

oddities, quirks

brass tacks, nuts and bolts
3 ropes plural the specific practical details of something
  • still learning the ropes of her new job
Synonyms of rope

brass tacks, nitty-gritty, nuts and bolts
Words Related to rope

incidentals, minutiae, particulars, specifics, technicalities

oddities, peculiarities, quirks
Near Antonyms of rope

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