Tapes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Tapes
Tapes (verb)
- to fasten, tie, bind, cover, or support with tape
- to record (something, such as sound or video) on magnetic tape; broadly, record
- to record something on magnetic tape; broadly, record
- to record on tape in advance
Tapes (noun)
- a narrow flexible strip or band
- adhesive tape
- magnetic tape; also, cassette
- tape coated on one side with an adhesive mixture; especially, one used for covering wounds
- a narrow strip of cloth cut on the bias, folded, and used for finishing or decorating clothing
- a wide cloth adhesive tape originally designed for sealing joints in heating or air-conditioning ducts
- a usually cloth tape impregnated with water-resistant insulating material and an adhesive and used especially to protect, insulate, and support electrical conductors
- a thin ribbon (as of plastic) coated with a magnetic material on which information (such as sound or television images) may be stored
- a tape with adhesive on one side that has a variety of uses (as to cover a surface when painting near it)
- a noncommercial compilation of songs copied (as onto a cassette tape or a CD) from various sources
- an album that is usually recorded and distributed without the involvement of a record label
Tapes (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a recording (as of a movie) for playback on a TV
"the rival campaign leaked a tape of the senator angrily reprimanding a little boy for stepping on his foot"
Tapes (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in wires, ropes
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tapes
The most common words with a similar meaning to Tapes:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Tapes
Words with the opposite meaning of Tapes:
Word Forms of Tapes
Inflections: taped, taping, mixtapes, mix tapes, pretaped, pre-taped, pretaping, pre-taping
Derived words: duct-tape (transitive verb)
Origin & Etymology of Tapes
Middle English, from Old English tæppe
First known use: 1609t
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Tapes
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 14
- Topics: Technology
Frequently Asked Questions about Tapes
What does "Tapes" mean?
"Tapes" means to fasten, tie, bind, cover, or support with tape. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to fasten, tie, bind, cover, or support with tape. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Tapes"?
Other words for "Tapes" include tape recordings, videos, videotapes, vids, chains, cords, enchains and lashes. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tapes" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Tapes"?
There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tapes". Common alternatives include tape recordings, videos, videotapes, vids, chains, cords, enchains, lashes, ropes and shackles.
What is the opposite of "Tapes"?
Antonyms of "Tapes" include ungirds, unwraps, unbinds, unlashes, unshackles, unties and unwinds.
How do you use "Tapes" in a sentence?
Examples of "Tapes" in a sentence: "the rival campaign leaked a tape of the senator angrily reprimanding a little boy for stepping on his foot".
Is "Tapes" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Tapes" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
Is "Tapes" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Tapes"?
"Tapes" is pronounced /ˈtāp/ as a noun, /ˈdək(t)-/ as a noun, /ˈma-skiŋ-/ as a noun, /ˈmiks-ˌtāp/ as a noun and /ˌprē-ˈtāp/ as a verb.