Antonyms for
clock
A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
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No Antonyms Found for Clock

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All Definitions for Clock

Below are all the dictionary definitions of clock:

1A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.
2A common noun relating to an instrument that measures or keeps track of time.
3A time clock.
4An electrical signal that synchronizes timing among digital circuits of semiconductor chips or modules.
5To measure the duration of.
6To measure the speed of.
7To notice
8To take notice of (someone or something).
9To recognize
10To assess, register.
11To identify (someone) as having some attribute (for example, being trans or gay).
12A face
13The head.
14The odometer of a motor vehicle.
15To falsify the reading of the odometer of a vehicle.
16To beat a video game.
17To expose or attack someone, typically in a targeted and insulting manner.
18The seed head of a dandelion.
19A pattern near the heel of a sock or stocking.
20To ornament (e.g. the side of a stocking) with figured work.
21A large beetle, especially the European dung beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius).
22To make the sound of a hen
23To cluck.
24To hatch.
25A watch (timepiece).
26A CPU clock cycle, or T-state.
27A luck-based patience or solitaire card game with the cards laid out to represent the face of a clock.
28To hit (someone) heavily.
29A surname.

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What are antonyms for clock?

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

How many antonyms does clock have?

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About antonyms for clock

Finding the right antonym for clock helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A chronometer, an instrument that measures time, particularly the time of day.", clock has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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