B1noun 1K

Tape

🇬🇧 UK /["/teɪp/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/teɪp/"]/

Meaning of Tape

a long, narrow piece of material with a sticky substance on one side that is used for sticking things together

In simple words: A long piece of material with a sticky side used to stick things together.

Tape in a sentence

• I need to buy some tape to wrap this gift.
• Can you help me find the tape in the drawer?
• The movie was recorded on tape before digital formats became popular.
• She used a tape measure to check the length of the table.
• He put a piece of tape over the crack in the window.
• I had to tape the cardboard box shut for shipping.
• The teacher asked us to tape our projects to the wall.

How to use Tape

Used when discussing repairs, crafts, or wrapping items. More common in everyday conversation than in formal writing. Avoid using in contexts that require technical precision.

Grammar pattern

tape + object

Memory hint

Think of 'tape' with 'a-peel' — imagine peeling the tape off the roll.

Related words

Collocations with Tape

• adhesive
• Scotch™
• sticky
• piece
• strip
• roll
• seal something (up) with
• use
• apply
• measure
• dispenser
• magnetic
• audio
• computer
• store something on
• capture something on
• get something on
• recording
• loop
• machine
• on tape
• cassette
• audio
• music
• make
• play
• play back
• contain something
• have something
• show something
• deck
• player
• recorder
• adhesive
• Scotch™
• sticky
• piece
• strip
• roll
• seal something (up) with
• use
• apply
• measure
• dispenser
• adhesive
• Scotch™
• sticky
• piece
• strip
• roll
• seal something (up) with
• use
• apply
• measure
• dispenser
• adhesive
• Scotch™
• sticky
• piece
• strip
• roll
• seal something (up) with
• use
• apply
• measure
• dispenser

Synonyms for Tape

• adhesive
• stick
• glue
• seal
• binding

Opposites of Tape

• untape
• release

Common mistakes with Tape

• Confused with 'tap' - using 'tape' when the action is to lightly hit something.
• 'Taped' used incorrectly as an adjective instead of participle.
• Saying 'a tape' instead of 'a roll of tape' when referring to the material.

Frequently asked questions about Tape

What does Tape mean?

A long piece of material with a sticky side used to stick things together.

What is the definition of Tape?

a long, narrow piece of material with a sticky substance on one side that is used for sticking things together

How do you use Tape in a sentence?

I need to buy some tape to wrap this gift.

Can you give another example of Tape?

Can you help me find the tape in the drawer?

What are synonyms for Tape?

Common alternatives include adhesive, stick, glue, seal, binding.

What is the opposite of Tape?

Opposite meanings include untape, release.

What words go with Tape?

It commonly pairs with adhesive, Scotch™, sticky, piece, strip, roll, seal something (up) with, use, apply, measure, dispenser, magnetic, audio, computer, store something on, capture something on, get something on, recording, loop, machine, on tape, cassette, audio, music, make, play, play back, contain something, have something, show something, deck, player, recorder, adhesive, Scotch™, sticky, piece, strip, roll, seal something (up) with, use, apply, measure, dispenser, adhesive, Scotch™, sticky, piece, strip, roll, seal something (up) with, use, apply, measure, dispenser, adhesive, Scotch™, sticky, piece, strip, roll, seal something (up) with, use, apply, measure, dispenser.

What are common mistakes when using Tape?

Confused with 'tap' - using 'tape' when the action is to lightly hit something. 'Taped' used incorrectly as an adjective instead of participle. Saying 'a tape' instead of 'a roll of tape' when referring to the material.

How do you pronounce Tape?

US: /["/teɪp/"]/, UK: /["/teɪp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tape?

Used when discussing repairs, crafts, or wrapping items. More common in everyday conversation than in formal writing. Avoid using in contexts that require technical precision.

What CEFR level is Tape?

"Tape" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.