Synonyms for

Zip

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

Definition

to fasten or close with a zipper

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

fasten secure close

Informal

zip up fasten up close up shut

Literary

whizz hiss dart

Antonyms

unzip unfasten open loosen disconnect

Common collocations

  • zip code
  • zip tie
  • zip file
  • zip through
  • zip past
  • zip it up
  • zip line

Word family

noun zipper
verb zip

Usage note

As a verb, 'zip' often implies speed or a quick closing action. 'Zip code' is a common compound noun referring to a postal code.

Example sentences

  1. I will zip up my jacket before going outside.
  2. Can you help me zip up my dress?
  3. I always forget to zip my backpack.
  4. She needs to zip her suitcase before leaving.
  5. He will zip his coat to keep warm.

Quotes

  • Zip it up, and zipper it out.
  • A zipper is a device for uniting two pieces of fabric.
  • The zipper displaces the button and a certain sense denim has been democratized.

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