(of time, usually "fly by") Opposite of to pass swiftly
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Opposite of to move in a smooth, quiet continuous motion
Opposite of to move along on the surface of a liquid or in the air
Opposite of to move softly, quietly or stealthily
Opposite of to move or proceed with a given movement or momentum
Opposite of to move or glide through the air
“She told me to walk this way and talk this way.”
Opposite of to move, glide or slide gracefully or effortlessly
Opposite of to drip or dribble down vertically (in drops)
(literally or figuratively) Opposite of to move or proceed with a given movement or momentum
Opposite of to lose one's footing (and slide or fall unintentionally)
Opposite of to move somewhere in a slow and steady way
“Laurel told me that while I was at the entrance to her building, she saw two men in a black car stop next to my car.”
Opposite of to move somewhere quietly or surreptitiously
“Bruce and Tim sprint out of the show floor and bolt to the nearest exit.”
(of time, usually "fly by") Opposite of to pass swiftly
“It's amazing how time seems to slow when I have reduced distractions to a minimum.”
Opposite of to flow or move in a stream
“You can run the hairdryer over the wet patch on your dress and it should dry up pretty quick.”
Opposite of to move upwards
“The eagle would descend from the skies before perching itself on a tree branch.”
Opposite of to be moved by the wind or an air current
“The two birds would struggle against the wind to find shelter from the impending storm.”
Opposite of to get to a location by any means of motion
“Please stand still for a moment while I take your measurements.”
Opposite of to pass or cause to pass quickly in a particular direction
“The stream will follow down the small cliff where it will terminate in a large pond.”
(usually of a liquid) Opposite of to rise up, to spill over, or to be on the verge of spilling over
“His tears began to ebb once he had gotten over the overwhelming emotion of landing his dream job.”
Opposite of an easy victory or achievement
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