Antonyms for
hughes
A Welsh and English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Hugh.
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No Antonyms Found for Hughes

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All Definitions for Hughes

Below are all the dictionary definitions of hughes:

1A Welsh and English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Hugh.
2A Welsh surname
3A variant of Howells.
4A place in the United States:
5A city in St. Francis County, Arkansas.
6A minor city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
7A town in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
8A ghost town in Hardin County, Iowa.
9A suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, named after Billy Hughes.
10A rural locality in Litchfield Municipality, Northern Territory, Australia.
11An electoral division in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

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

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About antonyms for hughes

Finding the right antonym for hughes helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A Welsh and English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Hugh.", hughes has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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