Opposite of to arrange or place something in a certain spot or position
“Please remove your bag from the belt and be on your way.”
Opposite of to lay in surrounding matter
“Charlie just stared at the beast, afraid that he would dislodge the metal pole from the ground.”
Opposite of to decide on and announce
“Passengers will be allowed to change or cancel the date of travel without penalty up until 24 hours prior to travel.”
Opposite of to harden into a solid or semi-solid state
“When the stone has started to liquefy, the lead flows out through some small cavities, and the copper remains within.”
(of the sun) Opposite of to dip below the horizon
“I love to watch the sun rise above the horizon as it spreads its rays across the land.”
Opposite of to adjust or calibrate (the settings of) a device
“Only the all-too-common tape warbles manage to desynchronize the duo's clockwork timing.”
Opposite of to ornament, usually through the placement or embedding of jewelry
“We would remove the gemstones from the tiara, replace them with our fakes then sew them into the ceremonial flag.”
Opposite of to put into order or make ready
“Some librarians, chiefly from a defect in their system, wish to disturb the arrangement of their books by placing newly acquired volumes among the old.”
Opposite of to allot, or assign, something (as a task)
“Maximillion would withdraw her from the mission if he knew what she planned to do, but she couldn't wait another moment while Lucey suffered in Carcere.”
Opposite of to concentrate one's attention or effort
“The simple progression of numbers helped her focus more quickly so nothing would distract her mind from the efficiency of the movement.”
Opposite of to enter a program or instructions into a (usually electronic or digital) device
“You can cancel the timer or wait until it runs out.”
(set off) Opposite of to start or incite
“The military was called in to help end the violence unfolding across the state.”
(of an object) Opposite of to put in a particular position or location
“Please remove the dishes from the dining table once the guests have left.”
Opposite of to state explicitly
Opposite of to stipulate action to be taken as an order or instruction
Opposite of to fix or hold securely in place
Opposite of to make or become thick or thicker
Opposite of to place, lay or set firmly in surrounding matter
Opposite of to command the doing of by one's authority
Opposite of to estimate the value of something
Opposite of a collection of props used for a particular scene in a play or film
“It wasn't a bad story and the actors were terrific, but somehow I couldn't bring it all together.”
Opposite of a group of people with common interests or occupations or of similar social status
“Each individual has to become more aware of each other, in the sense of their role and part in the situation.”
Opposite of a group working together to advance its interests
“Use pictures as a show-and-tell vehicle for your young one to help bring family elders to life.”
Opposite of a group or collection of things that belong together or that are related in some way
“I have found one of the books you wanted.”
Opposite of a unit into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
“It would appear that the world as a whole is sinking deeper into poverty.”
Opposite of a group of pupils or students who are taught together
“They embody the avatars of a group of high schoolers who have been placed in detention for bad behavior.”
Opposite of a container containing a collection of the same item
“I just bought one of the kitchen knives since I didn't need a whole block.”
Opposite of a collection of things, typically considered as a unit
Opposite of a faction or offshoot of a larger group or organization, especially in religion
Opposite of a category into which something is put
Opposite of an assembly of people with a common interest
“The young girl was made a social pariah after a few controversial comments that drew widespread condemnation.”
Opposite of a group or faction within a political party or other organization
Opposite of a male students' society in a university or college
Opposite of a set of different things of the same general type
Opposite of a sequence of items of the same type forming a line
Opposite of fixed or arranged in advance
“They may trap you for several years on a variable rate which could prove expensive in the long run.”
Opposite of not able to be changed
“I remained undecided on where I wanted to eat for dinner.”
Opposite of distinct or special to a specific individual, thing or circumstance
“He must learn programming scripts that allow a generic program to be tailored to a specific purpose.”
Opposite of ready, prepared, or likely to do something
“I left all my studying to the last minute, and consequently, I was unprepared for the exam.”
Opposite of conforming to the standard variety
“Many regarded it as a promising start to his writing career and felt that the script was fresh and delightfully new.”
Opposite of firmly fixed in place
“Apparently, jumping from a precarious rock to a raised edge is all part of the game.”
(set on) Opposite of fully committed to an idea or goal
“Uncertain of his career choice, he majored in English language and literature. with classical and romantic languages as his minor subjects.”
(of material for study) Opposite of prescribed as part of a course
“Extra information may be added, but the teacher is accountable for failing to complete the coverage of the text and is not expected to rate pupils on unprescribed material.”
(set against) Opposite of firmly opposed to
“I'm pro suggestions that might help end the dispute.”
Opposite of hardened in texture
“Crush the biscuits into a crumb texture, add the melted butter and mix together.”
Opposite of done with full awareness of what one is doing
“He's delighted with the result and says he's glad to be back and no longer facing an unintentional early retirement.”
Opposite of having exact and discernible limits or form
Opposite of used or accepted broadly by most people
Opposite of having or showing determination or resolve
Opposite of having been arranged, decided, or agreed on in advance
Opposite of of root, too deep to remove
Opposite of determined to achieve something at all costs
Opposite of traditionally, or generally, recognized and accepted
“One must be wary of the quack doctor who treats his patients using unfamiliar techniques.”
Opposite of making strict requirements
Opposite of repeated often to the point of being stale or commonplace
Opposite of not yielding in severity, strength or determination
Opposite of long-established and unlikely to change
Opposite of certain, incontestable or incontrovertible
Opposite of well-known or long established
“The obscure reference to a bygone era was as mysterious as it was intriguing.”
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