Antonyms for
ridge
Any extended protuberance
0 antonyms 5 letters

No Antonyms Found for Ridge

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All Definitions for Ridge

Below are all the dictionary definitions of ridge:

1Any extended protuberance
2A projecting line or strip.
3The line along which two sloping surfaces meet which diverge towards the ground.
4A chain of mountains.
5A chain of hills.
6The highest point on a roof, represented by a horizontal line where two roof areas intersect, running the length of the area.
7The back of any animal
8Especially the upper or projecting part of the back of a quadruped.
9An elongated region of high atmospheric pressure.
10To form into a ridge.
11To extend in ridges.
12The highest portion of the glacis proceeding from the salient angle of the covered way.
13A long narrow elevation on an ocean bottom.
14A toponymic surname from Middle English, named after the natural feature.
15A male given name transferred from the surname.
16A village in Hertsmere district, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

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About antonyms for ridge

Finding the right antonym for ridge helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Any extended protuberance", ridge has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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