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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 principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
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 ray or shaft of light
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 the process of excluding or the state of being excluded
Opposite of a mass or lump of a soft material, used for padding, stuffing, or wiping
Opposite of a thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something
Opposite of a naturally raised area of land
Opposite of to lock, bolt or secure with a bar
Opposite of to prohibit the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
Opposite of to impede the work or ability of, especially intending to cause failure
Opposite of to come, or cause to come, to a stop or end
“The classes were stimulating, and the students were able to get together after class to continue where they had left off.”
Opposite of to defy or put up an opposition to
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 to prevent or dissuade someone from engaging in an activity
“She would encourage her husband to eat plenty of vegetables because it was good for his health.”
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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