Antonyms for
strand
Each of the strings which, twisted together, make up a yarn, rope or cord.
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No Antonyms Found for Strand

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All Definitions for Strand

Below are all the dictionary definitions of strand:

1Each of the strings which, twisted together, make up a yarn, rope or cord.
2An individual length of any fine, string-like substance.
3A string.
4To leave (someone) in a difficult situation
5To abandon or desert.
6To run aground
7To beach.
8A street.
9The shore or beach of the sea or ocean.
10The shore or beach of a lake or river.
11A small brook or rivulet.
12A passage for water
13Gutter.
14A series of programmes on a particular theme or linked subject.
15An element in a composite whole
16A sequence of linked events or facts
17A logical thread.
18To cause the third out of an inning to be made, leaving a runner on base.
19To leave an element (e.g., an adposition) without its complement adjacent to it.
20To break a strand of (a rope).
21To form by uniting strands.
22(formal) A specialization of a senior high school track.
23(informal) Synonym of track.
24A group of wires, usually twisted or braided.
25A nucleotide chain.
26A street in Westminster running from Trafalgar Square to Fleet Street.
27An area surrounding the street in central London, Greater London, England.
28A surname.
29A municipality of Rogaland, Norway.

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What are antonyms for strand?

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How many antonyms does strand have?

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About antonyms for strand

Finding the right antonym for strand helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Each of the strings which, twisted together, make up a yarn, rope or cord.", strand has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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