Rope

Synonyms of rope

• line
• cord
• twine

Antonyms of rope

• release
• untie
• unfasten

Collocations of rope

thick rope

Frequency: 70 %

The thick rope held the weight of the heavy anchor.

climbing rope

Frequency: 60 %

The climbing rope was securely fastened to the rock face.

tangled rope

Frequency: 50 %

The tangled rope was difficult to unravel.

rope ladder

Frequency: 45 %

The rope ladder swayed in the wind as they climbed up to the treehouse.

coiled rope

Frequency: 40 %

The coiled rope was neatly stored in the boat's locker.

Idiomatic Expressions for rope

• Phrase: tighten the noose (around someone's neck)
  Meaning: to put someone in a difficult or dangerous situation, to make someone feel pressured or trapped
  Usage: The company's new policies seemed to tighten the noose around employees who were already struggling to meet deadlines.