taper

The word “taper” has 2 syllables: ta-per

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪ.pər/

What is synonym and antonym for taper?

In the thesaurus, “taper” has 50 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for taper along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for taper

Antonyms for taper

accumulate
appear
balloon
blow up
bourgeon
build
burgeon
distend
elongate
emerge
enlarge
escalate
expand
extend
go up
grow
increase
intensify
lengthen
mount
mushroom
pick up
raise
rise
show up
snowball
soar
strengthen
swell
wax

Meanings of taper

noun
1. A slender wax candle; a small lighted wax candle.
2. (by extension) a small light.
3. A tapering form; gradual diminution of thickness and/or cross section in an elongated object.
4. A thin stick used for lighting candles, either a wax-coated wick or a slow-burning wooden rod.
5. One who operates a tape machine.
6. Someone who works with tape or tapes.
verb
1. To make thinner or narrower at one end.
2. To diminish gradually.
adjective
1. Tapered; narrowing to a point.

Example Sentences

The candle had a long, slender taper.
His pants taper at the ankles for a stylish look.
The road begins to taper as it nears the bridge.
She used a file to taper the edges of the wood.
The storm will taper off by the evening.

On this page you'll find 80 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to taper, such as: abate, accumulate, alleviate, appear, balloon, bate, blow up.

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