Synonyms for

Neck

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

Definition

The part of the body that connects the head to the rest of the body.

Synonyms & similar words

neckopening cervix makeout cervix throat nape collar choker yoke band chain stranglehold noose clasp hug embrace cuddle squeeze grip hold clench tightly firmly

Synonyms by register

Formal

isthmus strait narrows

Informal

scruff nape

Literary

throat collar

Antonyms

base bottom foundation root trunk sole

Common collocations

  • long neck
  • short neck
  • break one's neck
  • save one's neck
  • neck and neck
  • stiff neck
  • neck of the woods
  • neck of a bottle

Word family

noun neck
verb neck
adjective necked

Usage note

The word 'neck' can refer to the part of the body between the head and shoulders, or a narrow part of an object like a bottle or land. 'Neck' as a verb means to kiss and caress.

Example sentences

  1. I hurt my neck while playing soccer.
  2. She wore a necklace around her neck.
  3. He has a long neck like a giraffe.
  4. The cat rubbed its head against my neck.
  5. My shirt collar is too tight around my neck.

Quotes

  • The human brain has 100 billion neurons, each neuron connected to 10 thousand other neurons. Sitting on your shoulders is the most complicated object in the known universe. - Michio Kaku
  • I have a thing for necks. Maybe because I've been wearing scarves for the past few months. - Zooey Deschanel
  • I consider my neck the most important part of my body after my face. - Elsa Peretti

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