(also used as simple past tense under some contexts) Opposite of showing or experiencing bewilderment
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Opposite of unable to be found
“My mother told me that my cell phone was now found.”
Opposite of unable to find one's way
“We followed the track closely to ensure that we still had our bearings.”
(of time or an opportunity) Opposite of not used advantageously
“This was a current once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that was right before him, and he was determined to take it.”
Opposite of of a bygone era
“The prime minister believed that contemporary values were needed for the success of the nation.”
Opposite of having been destroyed permanently
“The environmentalist was heartened at the increase in preserved natural habitats due to her campaigning.”
Opposite of beyond all hope
“He is a receptive kid, so trying to get him to stop drinking fizzy drinks is a promising cause.”
Opposite of significant in the degree of hopelessness
“Will Hunting believed it was all his fault, but his therapist Sean assured him that he was redeemable.”
(lost to) Opposite of hardened beyond sensibility or recovery
“He was an individual who was highly sensitive to being empathetic to those in need.”
Opposite of deeply immersed in thought or an activity
“He remained alert and was fully aware of his surroundings.”
Opposite of filled with confusion or bewilderment
“Dave felt enlightened while listening to Jordan's philosophical opinions on sociological issues.”
Opposite of having passed away
“I am happy to tell you that your grandmother is still alive and well.”
Opposite of deeply engrossed or fascinated by, or with, something
(of a person) Opposite of ruined by a disastrous or devastating setback or reverse
Opposite of lost or missing, usually temporarily
Opposite of having lost one's direction
Opposite of filled with confusion or bewilderment
Opposite of no longer in possession
“The paper carried a front-page story with an image showing three FBI agents, and the U.S. Commissioner with thousands of dollars worth of recovered stolen paintings.”
Opposite of without hope or prospect of completion, success, or survival
“The ongoing nightmare of the war is making soldiers rebel against their leaders' plans.”
Opposite of destined to a doomed fate
Opposite of of which knowledge has been lost
Opposite of legally insolvent, unable to pay one's debts
(of a person) Opposite of unable to think clearly or understand
“I am really clear on what I have to do to improve.”
(also used as simple past tense under some contexts) Opposite of showing or experiencing bewilderment
“Everyone was enlightened as to why he had the opinions he held when they learned of his background.”
Opposite of useless or having no chance of success
Opposite of characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline
Opposite of having been ruined, broken or damaged, especially beyond repair
Opposite of being deep in thought, or characterized by thoughtfulness
Opposite of having been ruined, broken or damaged, especially beyond repair
“Yet the rattling continues and if it's not fixed, eventually something will give and the engine will stall.”
Opposite of distant in space or time
Opposite of lacking direction
“Her goals were clear, and she lived her life in a purposeful manner.”
(found) Opposite of to have been unable to find something or someone
“Tim found his keys in between all the clutter that had piled up on his desk.”
(discovered) Opposite of to have been unable to find something or someone
“The leprechaun discovered a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.”
(held on to) Opposite of to have inadvertently dropped or left something or someone behind
“I held on to my headphones to ensure that I would not lose them as I disembarked the train.”
(reclaimed) Opposite of to have inadvertently dropped or left something or someone behind
“Thankfully, we recovered our luggage when it was located by the airline.”
(of a game or contest) Opposite of to have failed to win
“He won against his opponent, a fitting finale to the hard work and training he had put in over the last few months.”
Opposite of to have ceased to retain something
“Over the course of several years, Stacey accumulated a lot of money through some very prudent investments.”
Opposite of to have caused (someone) to be unable to pursue one any longer
“Justin Bieber jumped into his limousine but the engine failed and he now faced his horde of screaming fans instead.”
Opposite of to have wandered or gone astray from
“We followed the trail closely during our hike so as not to get lost.”
(lost oneself) Opposite of to have lost one's sense of direction
“By using a compass, we found our bearings again.”
(of time or an opportunity) Opposite of to have failed to take advantage of
“He eagerly took this opportunity that would only come around once in a lifetime.”
Opposite of to have involved or engaged in deeply
“He ignored the music as it was not really his thing.”
(informal) Opposite of to have gotten rid off
“Your overall outfit was horrible, but I'm glad you kept the shoes as they looked decent.”
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