Synonyms for

Cord

Verb / kɔ:rd / Another word for cord — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a thick string or rope made of twisted strands of material

Synonyms & similar words

corduroy electriccord rope twine string line cable lace ribbon strap band thread fibre yarn hawser cordage ligament tendon sinew wire chain leash

Synonyms by register

Formal

rope line strand filament

Informal

string twine lace

Literary

tether band link

Antonyms

disconnection severance separation disunity disassociation

Common collocations

  • cord of wood
  • umbilical cord
  • power cord
  • draw cord
  • cord of silence
  • cord of sympathy
  • cord of land

Word family

noun cord
verb cord

Usage note

The word 'cord' can refer to a physical rope or string, or metaphorically to a connection or bond. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I tied my shoes with a cord this morning.
  2. The sailboat was anchored to the dock with a thick cord.
  3. The curtains were held back with a cord.
  4. The package was wrapped in brown paper and tied with a cord.
  5. The phone charger had a cord that was too short.

Quotes

  • A cord of three strands is not easily broken. - Ecclesiastes 4:12
  • Our lives are like a fragile cord, easily broken. - Proverbs
  • The heartstrings of a lover are like a cord of silk. - Chinese Proverb

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