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tape Synonyms

Another word for tape

Choosing another word for tape depends on context, so the 29 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A narrow strip of material, typically coated with an adhesive on one or both sides, used for sticking things together.

Usage Example

"She used a piece of clear adhesive tape to mend the torn page of the book."

Strongest
adhesive tape
sticky tape
scotch tape
cellotape
sellotape
Strong
strip
Weak
band

• verb (Context 2)

To fasten, tie, or bind something using a strip of adhesive material.

Usage Example

"He taped the poster securely to the classroom wall."

Strongest
stick
Strong
fasten
bind
seal
secure
affix
attach
adhere

• noun (Context 3)

A long, narrow strip of magnetic material on which sound, video, or digital data can be recorded.

Usage Example

"The detectives reviewed the security magnetic tape to identify the suspect."

Strongest
magnetic tape
cassette
videotape
audiotape
Strong
recording
footage
video

• noun (Context 4)

A long, flexible strip (often marked with subdivisions) used for measuring, or stretched across a finish line to mark the end of a race.

Usage Example

"The carpenter pulled out his measuring tape measure to ensure the dimensions were exact."

Strongest
tape measure
measuring tape
Strong
ribbon
strip
band

• verb (Context 5)

To record sound or video onto a magnetic strip or digital equivalent.

Usage Example

"The network decided to record the interview earlier in the day to broadcast it during primetime."

Strongest
record
videotape
audiotape
Strong
film
pre-record
capture

Opposites of tape

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

untape
unfasten
detach
unstick
erase
peel off
remove
delete
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tape. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tape
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