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Opposite of a long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material
Opposite of a (physical or figurative) barrier or restriction to an action or advance
Opposite of a thing that prevents or is intended to prevent someone from doing something
Opposite of a standard by which something is evaluated or measured
Opposite of a ray or shaft of light
Opposite of a bar or similar establishment, typically one that is shabby or sleazy
Opposite of a mechanism for keeping a door, window, lid, or container fastened
“He rummaged through his pockets for the key to the front door but was unsuccessful.”
Opposite of a circumstance or obstacle that keeps people or things apart or prevents communication or progress
“When hearing loss cannot be corrected medically or surgically, the patient will require a hearing aid.”
Opposite of a long, narrow mark or band
Opposite of a high standard by which others are measured
Opposite of a naturally raised area of land
Opposite of a fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access
“He was still inside the cave, but there was an opening at the other side that would allow him to escape if he could find it.”
Opposite of a portion of an object or of material, especially when produced by cutting, tearing, or breaking the whole
“He saw how small it was, and asked if he could have the whole of the cake.”
Opposite of to lock, bolt or secure with a bar
Opposite of to prohibit the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
Opposite of to debar, or cause to withdraw temporarily, from a privilege, place, position, etc.
Opposite of to set, or to serve as, a limit to
“If you ignore the warnings and choose to exceed the speed limit, you put yourself and everyone else on the road at risk.”
Opposite of with the exception of
Opposite of with, or to, the exclusion of
(also used as preposition) Opposite of with the exception of
“Make sure you get everything on the shopping list, including the pineapple.”
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