Antonyms for
ferry
To carry or transport over a contracted body of water, as a river or strait, in a boat or other floating conveyance plying between opposite shores.
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No Antonyms Found for Ferry

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All Definitions for Ferry

Below are all the dictionary definitions of ferry:

1To carry or transport over a contracted body of water, as a river or strait, in a boat or other floating conveyance plying between opposite shores.
2A boat or ship used to transport people, smaller vehicles and goods from one port to another, usually on a regular schedule.
3To move someone or something from one place to another, usually repeatedly.
4To carry
5Transport
6Convey.
7To pass over water in a boat or by ferry.
8A place where passengers are transported across water in such a ship.
9The service constituted by this watercraft's operation
10The business (company) that operates such a service.
11The legal right or franchise that entitles a corporate body or an individual to operate such a service: a right of ferry.
12A surname.
13A census-designated place in Denali Borough, Alaska, United States.
14A township in Oceana County, Michigan, United States, named after Thomas W. Ferry.
15An unincorporated community in Greene County, Ohio, United States.

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About antonyms for ferry

Finding the right antonym for ferry helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "To carry or transport over a contracted body of water, as a river or strait, in a boat or other floating conveyance plying between opposite shores.", ferry has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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