Strand — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈstrand/

Meaning & Definition of Strand

Strand (noun)

  1. the land bordering a body of water, shore, beach
  2. stream
  3. sea
  4. fibers or filaments twisted, plaited, or laid parallel to form a unit for further twisting or plaiting into yarn, thread, rope, or cordage
  5. one of the wires twisted together or laid parallel to form a wire rope or cable
  6. something (such as a molecular chain) resembling a strand

Strand (verb)

  1. to run, drive, or cause to drift onto a strand, run aground
  2. to leave in a strange or an unfavorable place especially without funds or means to depart
  3. to leave (a base runner) on base at the end of an inning in baseball
  4. to break a strand of (a rope) accidentally
  5. to form (something, such as a rope) from strands
  6. to play out, twist, or arrange in a strand

Strand (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause to remain behind

    "The bus driver just drove off, stranding her in some dinky town in the middle of nowhere."

    similar: abandon, desert, forsake, leave, maroon, quit, walk away from, walk out on
    related: discard, ditch, dump, fling, jettison, junk, scrap, shed, shuck (off), throw away, throw out, deliver, give up, hand over, relinquish, surrender, yield, escape, retreat (from), take off (from), vacate, withdraw (from), abjure, cut off, disown, reject, renounce, repudiate, separate (from), sacrifice, distance, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect
    opposite: reclaim
    near: harbor, have, hold, keep, own, possess, reserve, retain, withhold, redeem, rescue, save

  2. to cause irreparable damage to (a ship) by running aground or sinking

    "They found the ghostly remains of ships that had been stranded by the reef."

    similar: shipwreck, wreck
    related: beach, founder, scuttle
    near: recover, salvage

Strand (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the usually sandy or gravelly land bordering a body of water

    "the wishful dream of living an indolent, idyllic existence on some far-off strand"

    similar: beach, beachfront, sand(s)
    related: seaboard, seacoast, seashore, seaside, coast, coastland, coastline, shore, shoreline, oceanfront, shorefront, waterfront, bank, riverbank, riverfront, riverside, esplanade, littoral, lido, plage

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Strand

The most common words with a similar meaning to Strand:

abandon, desert, forsake, leave, maroon, quit, shipwreck, wreck, walk away from, walk out on, beach, beachfront, sand(s)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Strand

Words with the opposite meaning of Strand:

reclaim

Related Words for Strand

discard, ditch, dump, fling, jettison, junk, scrap, shed, shuck (off), throw away, throw out, deliver, give up, hand over, relinquish, surrender, yield, escape, retreat (from), take off (from), vacate, withdraw (from), abjure, cut off, disown, reject, renounce, repudiate, separate (from), sacrifice

Near Antonyms of Strand

harbor, have, hold, keep, own, possess, reserve, retain, withhold, redeem, rescue, save, recover, salvage

Word Forms of Strand

Inflections: stranded, stranding, strands

Origin & Etymology of Strand

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old Norse strǫnd shore

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Strand

Words & Phrases Containing Strand

interstrand

Frequently Asked Questions about Strand

What does "Strand" mean?

"Strand" means the land bordering a body of water, shore, beach. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the land bordering a body of water, shore, beach. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Strand"?

Other words for "Strand" include abandon, desert, forsake, leave, maroon, quit, shipwreck and wreck. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Strand" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Strand"?

There are 70 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Strand". Common alternatives include abandon, desert, forsake, leave, maroon, quit, shipwreck, wreck, walk away from and walk out on.

What is the opposite of "Strand"?

Antonyms of "Strand" include reclaim. Near antonyms include harbor, have, hold and keep.

How do you use "Strand" in a sentence?

Examples of "Strand" in a sentence: "The bus driver just drove off, stranding her in some dinky town in the middle of nowhere."; "They found the ghostly remains of ships that had been stranded by the reef."; "the wishful dream of living an indolent, idyllic existence on some far-off strand".

Is "Strand" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Strand" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Strand" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Strand" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Strand"?

"Strand" is pronounced /ˈstrand/.