Synonyms for

Clip

Verb / klɪp / Another word for clip — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cut or trim something by using scissors or another sharp instrument; a device used to hold things together or to fasten them to something else

Synonyms & similar words

crop cutshort nipoff prune curtail lop snipoff time cartridgeholder snip cartridgeclip clipping trim nip cutback jog dress magazine unclip trot cut trim snip fastener binder holder peg clamp pin catch buckle clasp button hook snap zipper latch hasp rivet staple

Synonyms by register

Formal

sever cut trim prune

Informal

snip lop hack

Literary

shears pruning trimming

Antonyms

attach join fasten secure affix connect

Common collocations

  • paper clip
  • hair clip
  • money clip
  • clip art
  • clip joint
  • clip wings
  • clip a coupon

Word family

noun clip
verb clip

Usage note

As a verb, 'clip' can mean to cut or to fasten. As a noun, it can refer to a device for holding things together or a short segment of a film or audio recording.

Example sentences

  1. She used scissors to clip her nails.
  2. He clipped the hedge to make it look neat.
  3. I need a clip to hold my hair back.
  4. The clip on his tie was loose.
  5. She used a clip to hold the papers together.

Quotes

  • I just want to clip a piece of the sun off and save it for later. - Jarod Kintz
  • I got a lot of problems with you people, and now you're gonna hear about it! - Frank Costanza, Seinfeld
  • I always wear a suit jacket and a clip-on tie, just in case somebody important dies. - Demetri Martin

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