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Can slack be another word for taut?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

No. Slack and taut are opposite in meaning.

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What are the antonyms of the word taut?

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What is a five letter word for not taut?

"Loose"? "Slack"?


How do you spell tautt?

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Is slack a verb?

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What is a 5 letter word for not taut?

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What is the homophone for the word taught?

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Write a word with the same pronunciation but a different meaning to taught?

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What is another word for taut?

stiff, tight, rigid, close, flexed, firm, tense, unyielding


How would you use the word taut in a sentence?

You! Over there! Pull that rope taut!