loop Synonyms
Another word for loop
• noun (Context 1)
A shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself, or a closed circular or oval curve.
"She tied the ribbon into a neat coil at the top of the gift box."
• noun (Context 2)
A curved or circular strip of thread, metal, cord, or other material fastened at the ends, used as a fastener, handle, or guide through which something else is passed.
"He threaded his leather belt through every eye on his trousers."
• noun (Context 3)
A sequence of computer instructions or a segment of audio or film that repeats continually until a specific condition is met or it is manually stopped.
"The programmer accidentally wrote an infinite cycle that caused the application to freeze."
• verb (Context 4)
To form something into a closed curve or coil, or to fasten or encircle an object with a cord, rope, or band.
"The sailor looped the heavy rope around the wooden post on the dock."
• verb (Context 5)
To move in a circular, curving, or circuitous course.
"The scenic hiking trail loops around the base of the mountain before returning to the visitor center."
• noun (Context 6)
A complete vertical circle executed by an aircraft or roller coaster, in which the vehicle is inverted at the top of the curve.
"The stunt pilot performed a daring loop-the-loop high above the airfield."
• verb (Context 7)
To cause an audio recording, video clip, or computer process to repeat continuously from end to beginning.
"The musician looped the acoustic guitar riff to build a layered accompaniment on stage."
Opposites of loop
The opposite of loop shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: