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Opposite of to feel regret or sadness at no longer being able to enjoy the presence of
“I tire of you being nice for one moment and cruel the next.”
Opposite of to notice the loss or absence of
“I have chosen to ignore my dark past and focus on building a positive future.”
Opposite of to fail to hit something aimed at
“He managed to hit all the targets and get a perfect score.”
Opposite of to fail to execute a skill
“He was able to execute a spin, drive to the basket and slam dunk the ball.”
Opposite of to not be able to experience or take advantage of (an opportunity or chance)
“Josh decided that he wished to experience the life-changing experience of climbing up Mount Everest.”
Opposite of to fail to attend, or to play truant
“I will try to attend the presentation this afternoon.”
(become caught) Opposite of to escape or avoid narrowly
“We will get stuck amongst the dense crowd of people when it starts to get busy.”
(encounter) Opposite of to escape or avoid narrowly
“We are likely to encounter traffic delays due to an incident on the freeway.”
Opposite of to interpret erroneously, or to understand incorrectly
“You will understand what it's like to be a parent when you become one.”
Opposite of to fail to hear accurately
“I hear you loud and clear!”
Opposite of to be too late to catch (a passenger vehicle or the post)
“You need to catch this ferry to get to the other side of the island.”
Opposite of to fail to see or notice
“I can see the Eiffel Tower all the way from Parc de Belleville.”
Opposite of to fail in the intended effect
Opposite of to fail, especially in spectacular fashion
Opposite of to avoid or get out of a responsibility
Opposite of to ignore or disregard (something)
Opposite of to avoid (something undesirable) by luck or skill
“Blok was forced not only to confront his own mortality now that his father had recently died but also his growing anachronism as a poet.”
Opposite of to fail to include
“We are an inclusionary bunch, and we want to include everyone.”
Opposite of to feel a deep yearning for (someone or something lost, unattainable, or distant)
(of time or an opportunity) Opposite of to fail to take advantage of
“Be sure to take this opportunity that only comes around once in a lifetime.”
Opposite of to neglect or ignore something, sometimes inadvertently
“I would always remember to check the doors and windows before going to sleep.”
Opposite of to refuse or be unwilling to accept or do something
Opposite of to be without or deficient in something
“I believe I have the height and athleticism to become a very good basketball player.”
Opposite of to completely bungle (an opportunity)
“Well aware that he'd never again have the chance to commit himself wholly to the undertaking of such a mammoth project, Larry was determined to maximize his opportunity.”
Opposite of a failure to hit, catch, reach or achieve something
“The movie was a hit at the box office!”
Opposite of an act of refusal or avoidance
“Give the ride a go. You may well find yourself enjoying the experience.”
Opposite of a girl or young woman, especially one regarded as silly or headstrong
“That boy is really trying my patience!”
Opposite of a young woman
Opposite of a beautiful young woman
Opposite of a young girl
“A witness, who did not want to be named, described how the woman looked mentally unwell.”
Opposite of a juvenile female person, typically under adolescent age
Opposite of a young or infant human female
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