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cords Synonyms

Another word for cords

Choosing another word for cords depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Thin, flexible strings or ropes made from several twisted strands, or insulated electrical cables used to connect appliances to a power source.

Usage Example

"She neatly bundled the power cables behind her desk to keep the workspace organized."

Strongest
cables
Strong
strings
twines
wires
ropes

• noun (Context 2)

Trousers or pants made of corduroy fabric.

Usage Example

"He wore a pair of brown corduroys and a wool sweater to the autumn lecture."

Strongest
corduroys
Strong
trousers
pants

• verb (Context 3)

To bind, fasten, or secure with a cord, OR to stack firewood into measured cords.

Usage Example

"He binds the cut timber into neat stacks along the fence every autumn."

Strong
binds
ties
fastens
stacks

Opposites of cords

The opposite of cords shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unties
unbinds
See all opposites of cords

• Nearby Words

cordlike
cordoba
cordon
cords
corduroy
corduroys
cordwood

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cords. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cords
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