Synonyms of knot
11 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for knot is kt. Other synonyms of knot are kn, nm, bind, tie and knit.
Synonyms and similar words for knot
nounA unit of speed, equal to one nautical mile per hour.
nounA nautical mile.
verbTo form into a knot; to tie with a knot or knots.
verbTo form wrinkles in the forehead, as a sign of concentration, concern, surprise, etc.
- knitTo form into a knot, or into knots; to tie together, as cord; to fasten by tying.
verbTo unite closely; to knit together.
- attachTo fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).
verbTo entangle or perplex; to puzzle.
- baffleTo confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.
verbMore synonyms
Opposite of knot
Meaning of knot
- noun A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.
- noun A tangled clump of hair or similar.
- noun A maze-like pattern.
knot in other languages
Questions about synonyms of knot
- What is another word for knot?
- Knot has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as kt, kn, nm, bind, tie, knit, attach and baffle.
- What is the opposite of knot?
- The opposite of knot is unknot. Other antonyms of knot are loosen, unbind and untie.
- What does knot mean?
- Knot means a looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: knot (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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