What is the opposite of close?

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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of only a short distance away or apart in space or time (loose) Opposite of closely packed (uncrowded) Opposite of closely packed Opposite of on very affectionate or intimate terms Opposite of uncomfortably humid or airless Opposite of secretive with information Opposite of predisposed against giving or sharing Opposite of with evenly matched competitors (as per the score or result) Opposite of on the verge of Opposite of characterized by conscientious attention to details Opposite of vigilant, especially for danger or disorder Opposite of not deviating or varying greatly from something Opposite of deviating only slightly or within acceptable limits (of a secret) Opposite of carefully guarded Opposite of denoting a family member who is part of a person's immediate family Opposite of slow to reveal emotion or opinions Opposite of not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily Opposite of accurate or correct in all details Opposite of having moisture or characteristics of wetness, typically described of the atmosphere Opposite of having attributes, characteristics, or qualities in common Opposite of very hot and dry Opposite of something or someone that is beloved Verb Opposite of to cover an opening (of a hole or opening) Opposite of to block up Opposite of to turn off (a switch or tap) Opposite of to bring or come to an end (of a business or operation) Opposite of to stop the operations of, typically due to financial difficulty (close around or over) Opposite of to come into contact with (something) so as to grasp and hold it Opposite of to gradually get nearer to someone or something Opposite of to make smaller or narrower Opposite of to finalize or settle a formal agreement (of a business) Opposite of to go bankrupt Opposite of to come to an end or conclusion Noun (opening) Opposite of the end of an event or of a period of time or activity (continuance) Opposite of the end of an event or of a period of time or activity Opposite of a stoppage or sudden cessation of motion or progress Opposite of the realization or fulfilment of a plan or project Adverb Opposite of at, or to, a place or time not far away … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of only a short distance away or apart in space or time distant far remote abroad away deep faraway far-off removed far-flung outlying out of the way far away far off unsociable “The next town is pretty far from here.” Adjective ▲ (loose) Opposite of closely packed loose sparse open scattered dispersed sporadic penetrable porous thinly distributed airy spacious relaxed lax loosened slackened insecure unsecured uncrowded roomy “The bridge was composed of loose wooden planks, which made it very rickety.” Adjective ▲ (uncrowded) Opposite of closely packed uncrowded uncongested clear available free unoccupied accessible bare empty unfilled vacant uncramped generous spacious sizable large roomy commodious capacious open big unobstructed enormous broad-minded huge uninhibited “Our favorite restaurant is typically uncrowded during the weekdays.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of on very affectionate or intimate terms distant estranged alienated detached unfriendly antagonisedUK antagonizedUS apart disconnected disengaged divided indifferent parted removed separated severed standoffish unattached unconnected uncoupled aloof chilly cold disaffected foreign hostile casual cool “My daughter and I have sadly become rather distant in recent years.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of uncomfortably humid or airless airy breezy open unstuffy ventilated atmospheric blowy cool draftyUS draughtyUK dry fresh windy exposed lofty well-ventilated out-of-doors refreshing roomy spacious gusty pleasant light current new parched bracing cold chilly unfriendly slight loose facile smooth unsticky “I sat in the open and airy bar area while I waited for the rest of the party.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of secretive with information open communicative forthright honest outspoken straightforward candid direct forthcoming uninhibited unreserved upfront blunt free-spoken genuine sincere straight truthful unguarded freehearted natural openhearted plainspoken plain-spoken up-front frank chatty expansive “He was always open about his mental health problems and how it affected his career as a professional athlete.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of predisposed against giving or sharing generous charitable liberal freehanded giving munificent unstinting magnanimous openhanded unsparing bounteous bountiful extravagant lavish prodigal spendthrift wasteful profligate squandering thriftless unthrifty uneconomical unselfish open-handed improvident irresponsible reckless excessive immoderate imprudent indulgent free-spending beneficent high-rolling unreasonable bad with money kind dissipated uncontrolled intemperate wanton uncareful careless inefficient far wasting away self-indulgent benevolent thoughtful philanthropic considerate altruistic obliging willing hospitable free ungrudging benignant free-handed overgenerous unconscionable pricey unnecessary high unwarranted extortionate absurd exorbitant nonsensical extreme costly outrageous overextravagant irrational effusive ostentatious unrestrained overpriced preposterous profuse elaborate expensive inordinate needless ludicrous high-end high-priced too much high-cost over the top more ❯ “His grandfather was a wealthy businessman who was always generous with his money.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of with evenly matched competitors (as per the score or result) one-sided lopsided unbalanced uneven unequal ill-matched “The match never reached any great heights as it was incredibly one-sided.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of on the verge of far miles ages ages away “She is far from being a competitive swimmer and needs to train more.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of characterized by conscientious attention to details cursory brief casual perfunctory careless haphazard hasty hurried rushed uncritical desultory fleeting inattentive passing quick random rapid rash sketchy sloppy speedy superficial swift uninterested unthinking automatic fast flying half-hearted overhasty precipitate precipitous shallow short slapdash slight token “It was evident that the editor had merely given the report a cursory glance based on the number of grammatical mistakes it contained.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of vigilant, especially for danger or disorder careless casual cavalier incautious inconsiderate irresponsible neglectful neglecting negligent oblivious thoughtless unobservant unwary absent-minded indifferent injudicious lax mindless reckless scatterbrained slack sloppy unconcerned unguarded unheeding unmindful unthinking derelict forgetful heedless imprudent inattentive lackadaisical lazy leisurely loose nonchalant regardless remiss scrappy slapdash uncircumspect unconsidered disorganisedUK disorganizedUS disregardful ill-advised ill-considered ill-thought-out impetuous improvident indiscreet indolent napping offhand pococurante rash shoddy slipshod slovenly unreflective erring undetailed unreliable haphazard half-baked half-done easy unenthusiastic lethargic unscrupulous unthorough half-hearted uncareful more ❯ “You can't afford to be careless when you are traveling.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of not deviating or varying greatly from something slight little minor small subtle trifling trivial imperceptible inappreciable inconsequential inconsiderable insignificant marginal minimal negligible superficial vague minute modest remote tiny faint nugatory scant “Even though they are twins, they have only slight similarities outside of their appearance.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of deviating only slightly or within acceptable limits fallacious false unfaithful untrue counterfactual erroneous flawed imprecise inaccurate incorrect inexact mistaken unsound untruthful wrong coarse discrepant distorted falsified faulty imperfect invalid rough defective wide wild loose off-base off-beam unreliable inauthentic corrupted corrupt vague untrustworthy uncertain random obscure indefinite different dishonest careless specious off ambiguous approximate improper fuzzy more ❯ “The movie's portrayal of Queen Victoria was inaccurate and most of the events were fabricated.” Adjective ▲ (of a secret) Opposite of carefully guarded open common public unconcealed unhidden available publicisedUK publicizedUS published shared transparent uncovered accessible attainable disclosed exposed obtainable overt recognisedUK recognizedUS revealed unguarded visible well-known “The location of this beautiful lake has become open knowledge due to social media.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of denoting a family member who is part of a person's immediate family distant removed separable independent unannexable dividable uncombinable “We do share the same surname, but we are merely distant cousins.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of slow to reveal emotion or opinions unreserved blabby chatty communicative conversational gabby garrulous loquacious motormouthed mouthy open outgoing talkative talky ardent demonstrative forward sociable uninhibited warm agitated assured bold clamorous disturbed excited extroverted friendly given noisy offered troubled upset Adjective ▲ Opposite of not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily garrulous communicative talkative chatty conversational loquacious talky mouthy multiloquent multiloquous voluble blabby bombastic gabby verbose babbling chattering gossipy blathering chattery gossiping motormouthed prating blabbermouth forthcoming glib gobby motormouth prattling effusive jabbering outgoing prosy windy wittering yacking yakky expansive extroverted gaseous gassy gushing tonguey yakkity big-mouthed frank long-winded loose-lipped loose-tongued unshy wind-bag flap jaw unreserved open talking speaking responsive confident sociable wordy blethering fluent “The check-in assistant seemed to be in a particularly garrulous mood, chatting with his colleague while he printed out the boarding card.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of accurate or correct in all details falsidical imaginative Adjective ▲ Opposite of having moisture or characteristics of wetness, typically described of the atmosphere arid dry cold cool dehydrated fresh sunny torrid Adjective ▲ Opposite of having attributes, characteristics, or qualities in common different dissimilar diverse unlike unakin separate distinct opposite incomparable unequal mismatched changeable Adjective ▲ Opposite of very hot and dry algid arctic bitter bone-chilling cold freezing frigid frozen glacial ice-cold iced icy cool happy unfriendly Adjective ▲ Opposite of something or someone that is beloved irrelevant meaningless inconsequential insignificant pointless unbeloved worthless estranged execrated hated unimportant abhorred despised detested disdained disfavored disliked forgotten loathed abandoned abominated alienated ignored unfavorite “Because of the affair, you have become irrelevant to me.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to cover an opening open unclose unlatch unlock free release pop unbar unbolt undo unfasten uncover unlace unravel unseal unstrap untie unwrap start loosen loose throw wide let go let out “To gain access to the attic, you will have to open the trapdoor.” Verb ▲ (of a hole or opening) Opposite of to block up unblock unclog loose loosen open unplug unstop ameliorate clear disengage empty extricate free liberate release unburden unload unloose permit open up allow advance encourage help assist aid promote support let go facilitate forward push unencumber continue unconstrict start expand begin free up unseal “The clogged pipes will require the expertise of a plumber to unblock.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to turn off (a switch or tap) start activate operate run trigger function work put on start up switch on turn on “You can start the taps once the hoses have been attached.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to bring or come to an end open begin commence initiate launch start trigger inaugurate kick off continue persist hang on join go carry on combine mend live breathe keep up maintain keep unite create bear connect retry restart complete give birth “Pre-orders for the new release will open at the beginning of January.” Verb ▲ (of a business or operation) Opposite of to stop the operations of, typically due to financial difficulty open start reopen continue persist commence begin hang on resume inaugurate recommence introduce initiate restart accept pick up go on neglect unsettle start off live grow develop increase take renew rise start up get better instigate allow release hold encourage uphold create bear free welcome ratify establish schedule keep permit let go keep on carry on set up more ❯ “The business will open again once renovations are complete.” Verb ▲ (close around or over) Opposite of to come into contact with (something) so as to grasp and hold it release loosen unfasten drop undo unloosen disconnect lose separate surrender unclasp unhitch yield uncork unhand unlock let go “After pinning him to the ground, Vinnie would twist Gary's wrist to force him to release his grip on the pistol.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to gradually get nearer to someone or something retreat recede withdraw retire backtrack flee recoil fall back move away move back pull out back away back up “We could see a great, big grizzly bear in close proximity and would subsequently make the wise decision to retreat from the cave.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to make smaller or narrower widen broaden expand extend increase multiply dilate distend enlarge fatten stretch swell “The disparity in skill level between the top and bottom teams is beginning to widen significantly.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to finalize or settle a formal agreement prolongate protract drag lengthen prolong stall delay extend perpetuate carry on drag on drag out draw out “Contract negotiations were starting to protract as both parties began their posturing.” Verb ▲ (of a business) Opposite of to go bankrupt thrive burgeon boom shine blossom develop improve grow profit achieve succeed win accomplish ameliorate bourgeon flourish reach bloom earn prosper advance progress grow rich make strides procure be successful move forward develop well make inroads be enriched do well become wealthy make headway catch on move ahead become better gain strength pick up fare well grow well bear fruit become rich make progress go well turn out well “Against the odds, his cafe would thrive in a suburb that was saturated with various eatery options.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to come to an end or conclusion start begin commence initiate open continue appear emerge proceed actualize develop form happen materialiseUK materializeUS occur transpire arrive unfold arise break manifest rise be born become manifest begin life be in effect burst out come about come forth come into being come into existence come up crop up exist first see the light of day get cracking get going get underway get under way go ahead kick in kick off make a start pop up show up spring up take form take place take shape turn up issue pop come into view become visible come into sight reveal itself come to light bob up be within view expose itself heave into view hove into view more ❯ “The footage will start in a few minutes!” Noun ▲ (opening) Opposite of the end of an event or of a period of time or activity opening beginning start introduction prelude commencement genesis inception incipience incipiency preface birth dawn dawning initiation kickoff launch opener origin nascence nascency day one starting point continuation continuance baseline inauguration outset conception preamble intro proem prologueUK onset preliminaries foreword go persistence exordium lead-in prolegomenon source prologUS instigation cause restarting isagoge prolegomena prolusion construction creation startup establishment imperfection failure unfulfillment success unfolding rise beginnings infancy development origins starting commencing emergence foundation very beginning kick-off early stages overture debut premiere first act advance action resumption activity continuity more ❯ “She had to rush because she did not want to miss the opening of the movie.” Noun ▲ (continuance) Opposite of the end of an event or of a period of time or activity continuance continuation abidance continuity continuousness maintenance ceaselessness constancy permanence perpetuation preservation persistence longevity resumption prolongation protraction continuing extension endurance furtherance follow-on perpetuating prolonging protracting recommencement renewal beginning commencement start reopening restart carry over “The continuance of a free and unfettered press is critical to a free and democratic society.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a stoppage or sudden cessation of motion or progress continuance continuation acceleration encouragement precipitation promotion quickening activation advance aid assistance beginning commencement freedom go help liberation release start letting go Noun ▲ Opposite of the realization or fulfilment of a plan or project naught nonfulfillment nought disappointment dissatisfaction failure frustration imperfection inception loss need sorrow unfulfillment unhappiness want Adverb ▲ Opposite of at, or to, a place or time not far away further farther more distant at a greater distance “If you could stand further from me, I would greatly appreciate it.” Find more words! 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Sentences with the word close Words that rhyme with close What is the past tense of close? What is the plural of close? What is the adverb for close? What is the adjective for close? What is the noun for close? Translations for close Use our Antonym Finder Nearby Words close association close-at-hand close attention close behind close by close-by clop clonus clonk cloning clonic clones 5-letter Words Starting With c cl clo clos