Antonyms for
arch
An architectural element having the shape of an arch
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No Antonyms Found for Arch

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All Definitions for Arch

Below are all the dictionary definitions of arch:

1An architectural element having the shape of an arch
2An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
3Any place covered by an arch
4An archway.
5A natural arch-shaped opening in a rock mass.
6The curved part of the bottom of a foot.
7To form into an arch shape.
8To cover with an arch or arches.
9Principal
10Primary.
11Knowing, clever, mischievous.
12Cute, sly, prematurely wise.
13Synonym of god (“person who owns and runs a multi-user dungeon”).
14An arc
15A part of a curve.
16An inverted U shape.
17A chief.
18A diminutive of the male given names Archibald or Archie.
19Initialism of autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity

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Common antonyms for arch. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does arch have?

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About antonyms for arch

Finding the right antonym for arch helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "An architectural element having the shape of an arch", arch has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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