Synonyms for

Tapped

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

Definition

To strike gently with a light blow or blows

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

accessed utilized exploited drew upon

Informal

hit knocked poked nudged

Literary

stroked brushed caressed

Antonyms

unhit untouched unmolested unmarred unbroken unaffected

Common collocations

  • tapped into
  • tapped the keg
  • tapped out
  • tapped on the shoulder
  • tapped the brakes
  • tapped the glass
  • tapped a vein

Word family

noun tap
verb tap
adjective tapped

Usage note

The word 'tapped' can refer to a light strike or to accessing or utilizing a resource. Ensure the context makes the intended meaning clear.

Example sentences

  1. I tapped my foot to the music.
  2. She tapped me on the shoulder to get my attention.
  3. He tapped the nail into the wall.
  4. The teacher tapped the desk with a ruler to quiet the class.
  5. The drummer tapped the cymbal lightly.

Quotes

  • I have always believed that if you need to take your clothes off to get your man, you've begun to lose the battle. If you pull it off right, you can do it in a very classy way... Being sexy is about suggestion; it's about the tease. It's not about being obvious and forcing yourself out in the open. That takes all the fun out of being a woman in my opinion. - Pamela Anderson
  • I'm a perfectionist, so I always feel there's room for improvement. - Halle Berry
  • If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want and copy what they do and you'll achieve the same results. - Tony Robbins

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