What is another word for dances?

Common synonyms for dances include tripthelightfantastic, dance, saltation, terpsichore, dancing.

What is the opposite of dances?

Antonyms of dances include stands, freezes, remains, stops, pauses.

Synonyms for

Dances

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

Definition

to move one's feet or body rhythmically in a pattern of steps, especially to the accompaniment of music

Synonyms & similar words

tripthelightfantastic dance saltation terpsichore dancing tripthelightfantastictoe jigs hops prances skips twirls sways steps shuffles waltzes boogies bops cha-chas foxtrots sambas tangos rumbas mambos flits frolics pirouettes

Synonyms by register

Formal

capers frolics cavorts

Informal

jigs boogies grooves sways

Literary

trips the light fantastic twirls pirouettes

Antonyms

stands freezes remains stops pauses rests sits

Common collocations

dances gracefully
dances with
dances the night away
dances to music
dances around
dances in the street
dances the tango
dances the waltz

Word family

noun dance

verb dance

adjective dancing

Usage note

The word 'dances' is the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to dance'. It can refer to the act of moving rhythmically to music or to a specific type of dance.