Antonyms for
snow
The partly frozen, crystalline state of water that falls from the atmosphere as precipitation in flakes
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No Antonyms Found for Snow

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All Definitions for Snow

Below are all the dictionary definitions of snow:

1The partly frozen, crystalline state of water that falls from the atmosphere as precipitation in flakes
2Also, the falling of such flakes
3And the accumulation of them on the ground or on objects as a white layer.
4An instance of the falling of snow (etymology 1, sense 1)
5A snowfall
6Also, a snowstorm.
7A period of time when snow falls
8A winter.
9An accumulation or spread of snow.
10Something resembling snow (etymology 1, sense 1) in appearance or color.
11The white color of snow.
12(figurative, slang) Money, especially silver coins.
13(figurative) Also in the plural: white hair on an (older) person's head.
14A dish or component of a dish resembling snow, especially one made by whipping egg whites until creamy.
15Preceded by the dummy subject it: to have snow (noun etymology 1, sense 1) fall from the atmosphere.
16To cover or scatter (a place or thing) with, or as if with, snow.
17To cause (something) to fall like snow.
18Of a thing: to fall like snow.
19(figurative) To cause (hair) to turn white
20Also, to cause (someone) to have white hair.
21(figurative) (originally US, slang) To convince or hoodwink (someone), especially by presenting confusing information or through flattery.
22(figurative) (poker) To bluff (an opponent) in draw poker by playing a hand which has no value, or by refusing to draw any cards.
23(figurative) (US, slang, chiefly passive voice) To cause (someone) to be under the effect of a drug
24To dope, to drug.
25(uncountable, slang) Powder cocaine.
26(slang, less frequently) An opiate powder, whether heroin or morphine.
27(chemistry) Chiefly with a descriptive word: a substance other than water resembling snow when frozen
28Specifically, frozen carbon dioxide.
29(figurative) Sea foam
30Sea spray.
31(figurative) The moving pattern of random dots seen on a radar or television screen, etc., when no transmission signal is being received or when there is interference.
32(figurative) Clusters of white flowers.
33(figurative, poetic) White marble.
34(figurative, slang, dated) White linen which has been washed.
35A square-rigged sailing vessel similar to a brig formerly used as a warship, with a foremast, a mainmast, and a trysail mast immediately abaft (behind) the mainmast.
36A surname.
37(marine biology) Clipping of marine snow (“sinking organic detritus in the ocean”). [(marine biology) Sinking organic detritus in the ocean.]

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What are antonyms for snow?

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

How many antonyms does snow have?

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About antonyms for snow

Finding the right antonym for snow helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "The partly frozen, crystalline state of water that falls from the atmosphere as precipitation in flakes", snow has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for snow, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.