Synonyms for

Strand

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

Definition

Strand means a thin piece of something or a thread-like part of a rope.

Synonyms & similar words

maroon filament runaground string fibril ground chain strand thread fiber filament yarn string hair rope cable wire line chain cord twine lace braid plait weave knit net mesh

Synonyms by register

Formal

thread fiber filament strand

Informal

lock wisp piece

Literary

tress hair

Antonyms

whole mass group collection aggregate unity

Common collocations

  • strand of hair
  • strand of DNA
  • strand of pearls
  • strand of thought
  • strand of evidence
  • strand of fate
  • strand of spaghetti

Word family

noun strand
verb strand

Usage note

As a verb, 'strand' often implies leaving someone or something in a difficult or helpless situation, such as being 'stranded' on a desert island. As a noun, it refers to a single thread or filament.

Example sentences

  1. I found a strand of spaghetti on my plate.
  2. The cat played with a strand of yarn.
  3. The rope had a strand that was fraying.
  4. The necklace was made up of many strands of beads.
  5. The hairdresser cut a strand of hair.

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