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Opposite of having a flat, horizontal surface
“We recommend walking shoes or boots rather than sandals for this walk as it is over uneven ground in places.”
Opposite of having a smooth, unbroken surface
“It turns an almost square sectioned furrow and leaves a more broken surface finish.”
Opposite of calm and steady
“He could not pour his coffee due to his injury, and he seemed to be getting more agitated.”
Opposite of having the same position or amount, especially scores in a contest
“It was an uneven game of tennis from start to finish, and the unseeded player never stood a chance.”
Opposite of at the same height as someone or something else
“The top of the cabinet was uneven with the horizontal marker, and Brutus grimaced because he knew he had to align it again.”
Opposite of well balanced
“Some articles to date seem to be slanted one way and give a biased direction.”
Opposite of having an even surface with no roughness, bumps, or holes
“The rough surface is strictly for aesthetic purposes and not to be trodden upon.”
Opposite of lying down, horizontal or flat
Opposite of lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downwards
Opposite of lasting and not likely to experience any sudden changes or failure
“House price to income ratios are higher than they otherwise would be and the housing market is unstable and prone to inefficient overshooting.”
Opposite of having or appearing to have length, breadth, and depth
Opposite of a height or distance from the ground or given base
“I was a bit less enthusiastic, not being the type to jump in with both feet before testing the depth of the water.”
Opposite of the position or status of a person in relation to others
Opposite of the amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present
Opposite of a position within the hierarchy of an organization or society
Opposite of the particular degree to which something is or is believed to be the case
Opposite of an individual stage within a succession of changes, stages, or degrees
Opposite of one's social rank or position
Opposite of the standard reached by something or someone
Opposite of to make or give a flat and even surface to
“As I shoved it into my bag, I had to be especially careful not to crumple the sheet of paper that had all my science notes on it.”
Opposite of to make flat or level to the ground
“Ask your city or county building department if you need a permit to erect a greenhouse.”
Opposite of to demolish completely
“You'll dine like a king and probably want to build a house next door just so you can pop in every day for lunch.”
Opposite of to be honest
“The Duke cautioned her not to think that she could deceive him.”
Opposite of to aim or direct an object at
“A bright light entered James' vision that caused him to misdirect his weapon and shoot his colleague in the foot.”
Opposite of to knock to the ground
“He put his sergeant's hand around his shoulder to support him and ensure he didn't fall to the ground.”
Opposite of to make equal
“He scores a basket to break the tie, and now they set up defensively to prevent an opposition score.”
Opposite of to cause severe and extensive damage to
Opposite of make uniform in application or effect
Opposite of to free from breaks, curves, or bumps
“Equipment like discs and harrows can be used to roughen the texture of the soil on a slope.”
Opposite of to point or aim something
Opposite of to move, demolish, or flatten with a bulldozer
Opposite of to strike down or lay level with the floor
“Mike would help up his opponent off the deck when the fight was all said and done.”
Opposite of to match or rival in performance or extent
“Kieran said he was just happy to finish first, but to beat the world record was a nice bonus.”
Opposite of to make contact or communication with
“Disregard any entries you deem to be irrelevant or inappropriate.”
Opposite of to make level or equal in amount, degree, or status
Opposite of to make or become straight
Opposite of to counteract or equal the effect or importance of
“These traditional garments grossly disproportion the male body.”
Opposite of to hold (an object or objects) precariously
“Use both hands to carry your bowl of noodles, otherwise, you will wobble and spill it.”
Opposite of to focus on, usually of one's vision or thoughts
“I was transfixed, and I could not remove my stare from the man's eyes.”
Opposite of to apply a surface or layer to something, especially for protection
“I would remove the coat of paint by scraping and sanding, and then prime and paint the surface with a top-quality water-based paint.”
Opposite of in a way that results in a flat or level surface
Opposite of in a horizontal position
“Step two, insert pastry vertically into the toaster.”
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