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Opposite of towards a higher place or position
“She'd put the vase down there, beside a closed laptop computer.”
Opposite of used as an intensifier, typically to indicate a completed action or state
“It would have been better for him if he had not pretended to do the good work than to do it incompletely.”
Opposite of in a northerly direction
“Tired of living in poverty and discouraged by shrinking job opportunities, they headed south to live with relatives who could offer economic assistance.”
Opposite of from a lower to a higher place, level, or condition
Opposite of at an elevated position
“Arthur Morgan crouched low so as not to startle the deer.”
Opposite of into separate parts or pieces
Opposite of chilled (stirred or shaken over ice) and served in a cocktail glass, with no ice
Opposite of toward the top of
“When I first go down the cellar I put the laundry in the washer.”
Opposite of situated above or at the top of
“He is standing at the base of the stairs that lead up to the balcony seating, surrounded by the rest of the gang.”
Opposite of further along (in any direction)
“In less than a quarter of a mile, walk around the road closure at the campground's west end and continue on the road, skirting the meadow on the left.”
Opposite of raised or elevated in level, quantity, volume or degree
“We were told the economy is growing, unemployment is down, and incomes are up.”
Opposite of finished or having been brought to an end
“It is advisable to prepare a draft acceptable to both parties at the earliest possible while the business negotiations are ongoing.”
Opposite of knowledgeable as a result of previous exposure to a given subject
“If you're not prepared for it or unfamiliar with this technology, then all you need to do is to follow the following steps to ensure that your site is migrated safely.”
Opposite of having risen from sleep and out of one's bed
“I hoped it was late enough that my dad would be asleep so that he would not notice that I came in past curfew.”
Opposite of having a happy, optimistic or cheerful mood or disposition
“They were members of working-class families, who felt disenchanted with the system and pessimistic about their chances of securing good jobs.”
Opposite of in a winning position during a contest
“They had a good team, but they were behind at halftime.”
Opposite of experiencing or feeling happiness or joy
Opposite of denotes a termination of something or an action
“He noted to the King, that this was only the initial part of the war.”
Opposite of finished, having reached an end or conclusion
“Pritchard was in no mood to deal with the unfinished construction of the new bridge.”
Opposite of eager, prepared or willing to do or have something
“He had poor eye contact and was generally uncooperative and unwilling to be interviewed.”
(also used in adverb or preposition form) Opposite of finished or having been brought to an end
“Good health and peace of mind are crucial to my ongoing happiness.”
Opposite of characterized by a good or happy sentiment
“The spiritual journey is fraught with danger, full of unexpected twists, at times deeply discouraging, at times exhilarating.”
Opposite of in a state of preparation or waiting
Opposite of showing wild, almost deranged, excitement and energy
Opposite of moving, pointing, or leading to a higher place, point, or level
Opposite of to increase in amount, size, degree or value
“One innovative attempt to reduce the cost of books, and thus to make reading more accessible, was the development of circulating libraries.”
Opposite of to physically raise to a higher level
“The guard must have been satisfied with what Raven said because he signaled the city to lower the drawbridge over the moat.”
Opposite of to elevate or extend in an upward direction or motion
“The dress would plunge to the ground in the front and the back.”
Opposite of to make more strict or stringent
Opposite of to hand over or expend as payment
“Eva decided to be frugal and save her cash for a rainy day.”
Opposite of an instance or period of increasing or expanding in amount, value or size
Opposite of great happiness and exhilaration
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