(of an action or remark) Opposite of to happen
(of time, usually "fly by") Opposite of to pass swiftly
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Opposite of to move across or through a given point
“We would have to stop at the crossing in order for the children to safely walk across to their school.”
Opposite of to get ahead of
“She would block my path and I would have to remain where I was for the duration of the escalator journey.”
Opposite of to go beyond the limits of
“In his last three attempts, Kenneth would consistently subceed his personal best time.”
(of a candidate) Opposite of to be successful in (an examination, test, or course)
“Do not entertain thoughts of failure, for you will fail before you even begin.”
Opposite of to give or hand over
“I would rather you keep it for yourself than to give it to someone who does not deserve it.”
Opposite of to draw to a close
“If symptoms persist, please see a doctor.”
Opposite of to come to the end of one's life
“Even after a scary brush with death, he would continue to live on the edge.”
Opposite of to enact or establish legally or legislatively
“Some members of the Senate would reject any proposition to break away from the Union.”
Opposite of to pronounce (a judgement or judicial sentence)
“In an unexpected twist of fate, the judge would withhold the defendant's sentence.”
Opposite of to decide not to do something
“Ned Nederlander would accept the German's challenge of a quickdraw.”
(of an action or remark) Opposite of to happen
“He reminded her that his love for her would never fade.”
(of an action or remark) Opposite of to be accepted without scrutiny
“The media will scrutinize every little thing a professional athlete will do on-field and off-field.”
(of time) Opposite of to elapse
“Can you please stop the timer in approximately half an hour?”
(sport) Opposite of to kick, hit, or throw (the ball) to another player
“You should retain possession of the ball if there is nobody to pass to.”
Opposite of to express in words to someone
“If you are going to withhold important information, we will have to detain you.”
Opposite of to put an end to something
Opposite of to enact or establish legally or legislatively
Opposite of to come to an end, or to disappear completely
“A strange vision would appear to him in his sleep, and he woke up believing he was a prophet.”
Opposite of to draw to a close
“There is still plenty of topics to cover, and the discussion will continue tomorrow.”
Opposite of to refuse or say no to
“I accept your apology for breaking the vase.”
Opposite of to emit or discharge from a container, space, or one's body
“As the bucket is pulled toward the machine, it will dig and load the bucket with the material being excavated.”
Opposite of to be superior to
“More to the point, if I made a copy of a cassette, the copy would be inferior to the original.”
Opposite of to happen, transpire, or take place
Opposite of to draw to a close
“He definitely has potential, so we should persist with him for a little longer.”
Opposite of to pass time in a leisurely manner
“When I was young, I would slave away at the family farm for most of my days.”
Opposite of to pass or transfer from one person or entity to another
Opposite of to vanish or disappear, especially gradually
(informal) Opposite of to pass or give (something to someone)
“Keep the change, you filthy animal!”
Opposite of to make a law
“Citizens hoped that the government would eventually abolish the law prohibiting the sale and use of chewing gum anywhere in the country.”
(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 an act of moving or going through a given point
“The convoys would have to come to a halt to undergo stringent checks before proceeding.”
Opposite of a route over or through mountains
“An impasse was reached, and the truck would have to turn around to find another route.”
Opposite of a path cleared for passage or travel
“You will reach a blockade at the end of this straight, and your only option will be to turn left.”
Opposite of a legal or official authorization for entry
“Management of the stadium will enforce a ban on those who engage in belligerent behavior.”
Opposite of the realization or fulfilment of a plan or project
“Despite their effort, it was all for naught.”
(sports) Opposite of an act of kicking, hitting or throwing the ball to another player
“Retention of possession was quite clearly on the agenda this week after the opposition recorded an unprecedented amount of steals in the last game.”
Opposite of a deep narrow valley or gorge in the earth's surface worn by running water
Opposite of a low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it
Opposite of a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action
An attempt or effort to achieve something
Opposite of a valley, especially a long, narrow, steep valley, cut in rock by a river
Opposite of an act of refusal or avoidance
“Give the ride a go. You may well find yourself enjoying the experience.”
Opposite of an act or expression of unwillingness to grant a request
(sport) Opposite of a pass from a teammate that results directly in a score
“It was a brilliant goal which came about from unselfish team play.”
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