Antonyms for
gear
Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
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No Antonyms Found for Gear

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All Definitions for Gear

Below are all the dictionary definitions of gear:

1Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
2Clothing
3Garments.
4A wheel, wheel segment, or bar with grooves (teeth) engraved on the outer circumference, such that two such devices can interlock and convey motion from one to the other.
5A particular combination or choice of interlocking gears, such that a particular gear ratio is achieved
6Often selected via a shifter.
7A configuration of the transmission of a motor car so as to achieve a particular ratio of engine to axle torque.
8Recreational drugs, including steroids.
9) To design or devise (something) so as to be suitable (for a particular type of person or a particular purpose).
10To provide with gearing
11To fit with gears in order to achieve a desired gear ratio.
12To be in gear, come into gear.
13To borrow money in order to invest it in assets.
14Great or fantastic
15Goods
16Property
17Household items.
18Business matters
19Affairs
20Concern.
21Anything worthless
22Onsense
23Rubbish.
24To dress
25To put gear on
26To harness.
27Stuff.
28A surname.
29Ellipsis of landing gear. [(uncountable, countable, aviation) The wheels, tyres, brakes, shock absorbers etc of an aircraft
30Its undercarriage.]

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What are antonyms for gear?

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

How many antonyms does gear have?

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About antonyms for gear

Finding the right antonym for gear helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.", gear has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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