Antonyms for
drove
A large number of people on the move.
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No Antonyms Found for Drove

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All Definitions for Drove

Below are all the dictionary definitions of drove:

1A large number of people on the move.
2A cattle drive or the herd being driven by it
3Thus, a number of cattle driven to market or new pastures.
4To herd cattle
5Icularly over a long distance.
6A road or track along which cattle are habitually, used to be or could be driven
7A droveway.
8A narrow drain or channel used in the irrigation of land.
9A broad chisel used to bring stone to a nearly smooth surface.
10The grooved surface of stone finished by the drove chisel.
11A group of hares.
12To finish (stone) with a drove chisel.

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About antonyms for drove

Finding the right antonym for drove helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A large number of people on the move.", drove has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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