Synonyms for ZIP

Synonyms for (noun) ZIP

Synonyms: zip, zipper, zip fastener, slide fastener

Definition: a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab

Similar words: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast

Definition: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place


Synonyms: vigor, vigour, zip, energy

Definition: forceful exertion

Usage: he plays tennis with great energy; he's full of zip

Similar words: force, forcefulness, strength

Definition: physical energy or intensity

Usage: he hit with all the force he could muster; it was destroyed by the strength of the gale; a government has not the vitality and forcefulness of a living man


Synonyms: ZIP, ZIP code, postal code, postcode

Definition: a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail

Similar words: code

Definition: a coding system used for transmitting messages requiring brevity or secrecy


Synonyms: aught, goose egg, cypher, nothing, null, nil, nix, nada, naught, zilch, zip, zippo, zero, cipher

Definition: a quantity of no importance

Usage: it looked like nothing I had ever seen before; reduced to nil all the work we had done; we racked up a pathetic goose egg; it was all for naught; I didn't hear zilch about it

Similar words: relative quantity

Definition: a quantity relative to some purpose


Synonyms for (verb) ZIP

Synonyms: zip up, zip, zipper

Definition: close with a zipper

Usage: Zip up your jacket--it's cold

Similar words: fix, fasten, secure

Definition: cause to be firmly attached

Usage: fasten the lock onto the door; she fixed her gaze on the man


Synonyms: zip, travel rapidly, hurry, speed

Definition: move very fast

Usage: The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed

Similar words: go, locomote, travel, move

Definition: change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

Usage: How fast does your new car go?; We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus; The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect; The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell; news travelled fast


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