Synonyms for “Tack” — 15 Other Ways to Say It

A clever planned move or strategy where you might accept a small loss now to gain a bigger advantage later. Common in chess and negotiations.

Example: The opening gambit in the business negotiation was to offer a lower price to establish market position.

A set of classes that teaches you about a particular topic.

Example: She is taking a course in French this semester.

The way you need to go to reach a place, or the path something is moving.

Example: Which direction is the train station?

A small metal stick that you hammer into wood to hold things together.

Example: I used a nail to hang the picture on the wall.

A clever plan or trick you use to win or succeed at something. A specific move in a game or competition designed to help you win.

Example: The team's defensive tactic was to press high up the pitch and force turnovers.

To move nearer to something or someone gradually.

Example: The storm is approaching from the west.

Quick to understand things and able to solve problems well and easily.

Example: She found a clever way to organize all her files and documents.

Intelligent and clever.

Example: He is a smart student in math.

The direction something faces or points. Or training you receive when you start a new job or school. Or someone's attitudes and interests.

Example: The orientation of the building helps it stay cool in summer.

Creative work like painting, music, dance, or writing that shows feeling or beauty.

Example: I love painting and other forms of art.

A mistake in a computer program that makes it work incorrectly.

Example: The developers found a bug that prevented users from logging in.