KIPS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

kips 1 of 2

noun

plural of kip

as in beds

a place set aside for sleeping he was in kip when I knocked on the door

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as in naps

chiefly British a short sleep after an afternoon kip, we were ready to sample all the nightlife that London had to offer

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kips

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of kip, British

as in rests

to sleep lightly or briefly after a rigorous walk over the Devon moors, I needed to kip down a bit on the daybed

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Noun

Interiors are serene, sophisticated and incredibly spacious with vaulted ceilings, oversized beds and vast bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
If the projections come through, the school will need to add 750 student beds, 370 parking spaces and 270 staff members to keep pace, according to the plan.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026

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Noun

And that includes higher education, a sector where there are a lot of leadership naps.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
This human-sized dog bed creates a cozy spot for afternoon naps, movie marathons, or curling up with a book, with plenty of room for your furry sidekick — or sidekicks — to stretch out next to you.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of naps

Verb

As Berg explained, the key to the players’ theory rests on signing away their rights to the NCAA.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Dyson’s reputation rests on reengineering mundane household products (vacuums, hair dryers and fans) around proprietary tech and premium pricing.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of rests

Noun

Although my room had six bunks, my only roommate was a quiet man from Switzerland who was also traveling from LA to San Francisco, but by bike.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Two-thirds of the building had been converted into sleeping barracks, with double-decker bunks crowded one against the other.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026

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