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oop Synonyms
Another word for oop
Choosing another word for oop depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• interjection (Context 1)
An informal exclamation used to express mild surprise, sudden realization, or apology for a minor mistake or awkwardness.
Usage Example
"oops, I didn't mean to bump into you in the hallway!"
Strongest
oops
whoops
ope
• noun (Context 2)
In basketball, an informal short form of alley-oop, a play in which one player throws the ball near the basket to a teammate who jumps, catches it in midair, and scores.
Usage Example
"The point guard lobbed a high pass to set up the alley-oop in the final seconds of the game."
Strongest
alley-oop
• verb (Context 3)
To bind, wrap, or join together with thread or cord.
Usage Example
"He carefully ooped the broken fishing rod with strong twine to repair it."
Strongest
bind
Strong
lash
wrap
Opposites of oop
The opposite of oop shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
unbind
untie
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Oop. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/oop