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Opposite of firmly fixed in place
“The whole ridge was very rocky underfoot, but this stretch was particularly tricky in parts as the rock was loose and unstable.”
Opposite of fastened together
“At the lift bridge, he reached back into the unfastened saddlebag and felt for the small box.”
Opposite of placed in a location where one cannot escape from
“She promised the slaves that they would be free men and no longer servants to their masters.”
Opposite of stranded, especially in a place that is isolated or desolate
“Today, we speak to one of the rescued survivors who was stranded on an unknown deserted island.”
(of a person) Opposite of unable to think clearly or understand
“I am really clear on what I have to do to improve.”
Opposite of to be burdened with
“The winner of the heats will be advantaged with a prime position in the main race.”
Opposite of firmly fixed in place or shut
Opposite of showing or expressing confusion or bewilderment
“Bourne couldn't explain why, but he was unusually and acutely aware of everything happening around him.”
Opposite of confounded with surprise or wonder
Opposite of caught in a trap
Opposite of firmly fixed in place
“Well, I banged on a few keys, and I finally got an unfrozen screen.”
(of a sailing ship) Opposite of unable to move due to a lack of wind
Opposite of securely fixed or rooted to a position or point
Opposite of stranded on a shore or underwater
Opposite of confused or perplexed
“With his reputation as an enlightened, well-informed senior High Court judge, Lord Bonomy is unafraid to take on the government of the day.”
Opposite of running behind schedule
Opposite of unchanging or resistant to new ideas or options
Opposite of past tense for to fasten or cause to adhere to something, typically using a sticky substance
“Why do they make these labels so incredibly difficult to remove?”
Opposite of past tense for to adhere or cling to something
“If you add some citrus, baking soda, and white vinegar, the grease should come off after soaking in boiling water.”
Opposite of past tense for to remain somewhere for an extended period of time
“They had waited long enough and decided to leave the premises after their clients had failed to show up.”
Opposite of past tense for to thrust a pointed object at or into something
“Julia forced him to stop so Rufus could help her pull out the arrowhead from his shoulder.”
Opposite of past tense for to prick or perforate with a sharp object
“All four tires were worn thin in places, and his only hope was to patch the tires and hope to find a nearby farm.”
Opposite of past tense for to put somewhere, typically in a quick or careless way
“Can you please remove all these superfluous items off my bed and put them where they are supposed to be?”
Opposite of past tense for to be or become fixed or jammed as a result of an obstruction
“Travis pushed down with a fair amount of pressure, and the lever would finally disengage.”
Opposite of past tense for to be regarded as valid
“The BBC was able to do the story because the ground-work had been done and they knew the story would check out.”
(British, informal) Opposite of past tense for to accept or tolerate (an unpleasant or unwelcome person or situation)
“We disallow unruly behavior on our premises.”
(stick out) Opposite of past tense for to be conspicuous or noticeable
“If they really wanted us to be inconspicuous why don't they have us wear all black like the set changers at the theater?”
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