Synonyms for

Vine

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

Definition

a plant with a long stem that grows along the ground or climbs up something

Synonyms & similar words

creeper climber liana rambler runner grapevine ivy wisteria honeysuckle bittersweet passionflower clematis

Synonyms by register

Formal

climber creeper

Informal

runner trailer

Literary

tendril strangler

Antonyms

tree shrub bush stump root ground cover

Common collocations

  • grape vine
  • wild vine
  • climbing vine
  • ivy vine
  • vine tendril
  • vine shoot
  • vine leaf

Word family

noun vine
verb vine

Usage note

A 'vine' typically refers to a plant with a long, flexible stem that climbs or trails. It is often used metaphorically to describe something that spreads rapidly.

Example sentences

  1. The vine grew up the side of the house.
  2. The grapes grow on the vine.
  3. The ivy is a type of vine.
  4. The honeysuckle vine smells sweet.
  5. The morning glory is a pretty vine.

Quotes

  • In the vine is life.
  • A vine does not produce fruit without being pruned.
  • The vine that has grown tall by winding around a pole does not know its own strength.

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