You must promise not to take the rope off.
Source: tatoeba (16617)
Rope
/ɹoʊp/
Synonyms for "rope" (348 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (70)
allureample scopeanchoranchor chainanchor rodeattachattractaxbackropesbagbaitbait the hookbandbandagebecketbeheadingbeltbelvederebendbind
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bind upblandishblank checkblockboltropebow fastbowlinebox of cigarsbracebraidbrailbreast fastbridlebundlebuntlineburningbuttoncablecajolecapital punishmentcardcarte blanchecatchchainchaircherootcigarcigar boxcigar casecigar cuttercigarillocinchclearancecoaxcoloradocordcoronacrosscrossjack bracecrucifixion
Verb(1 words)
commit suicide
Strong matches (104)
deadeyedeath chairdeath chamberdecapitationdecollationdecoydefenestrationdo updownhauldrawdraw indraw ondropearingelbowroomelectric chairelectrocutionenchainenmeshensnare
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entangleenticeentrammelentrapexecutionfastfastenfastenerfetterfieldflirtflirt withflying jib martingaleflying jib stayfootropesfore-skysail bracefore-skysail liftfore-topgallant shroudfore-topgallant stayfore-topmast backstayfore-topsail liftforegangerforeroyal backstayforeroyal liftforerunnerforestayforetackfoulfree coursefree handfree playfree scopefull scopefull swingfusilladegallowsgallows-treegarrotegas chambergasketgassinggibbetgirdgirdlegirtgirthgive the come-ongrab ropeguess-ropeguess-warpguest ropeguillotinegunterguygyvehalterhalyardhamperhandcuffhangingharbor gasketharpoonhavanahawserhead fasthemlockhemphempen collarhitchhobblehog tiehog-tiehookhopplehot seathumidorinveiglejudicial murder
Related words (174)
lacelacinglandlanyardlapidationlashlassolatitudelead onleashlee sheetlee tackleewaylethal chamberlifelineliftligamentligationligatureline
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Noun(20 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: allure, ample scope, anchor, anchor chain, anchor rode.
- Sentence evidence is available for rope, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "rope".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "rope"
Keep "rope" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "rope" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "rope", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "rope" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
15 entriesRohypnolbarrier formationbindcapturecatchcordagefastenflunitrazepamgetlinepersuasionrecruitmentrestrict accesstie
More specific
9 entriesCollocations
11 entriesclimbing ropehemp ropenatural fiber roperescue roperigging roperope accessrope inrope intorope offrope togethersynthetic rope
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesTranslations
1 translations across 1 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- въже noun (rhythmic gymnastics: apparatus)
Sample sentences
30 total sentences available.
The burglar tied my hands behind my back with a rope.
Source: tatoeba (19200)
The company is at the end of its rope.
Source: tatoeba (22410)
Fasten the rope to the tree.
Source: tatoeba (29429)
Showing 4 of 30 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "rope"?
Closest matches include allure, ample scope, anchor, anchor chain, anchor rode.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "rope"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.