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Opposite of an object or piece of something having one thick end and tapering to a thin edge
Opposite of an amount or section which, when combined with others, makes up the whole of something
“There is no evidence of anything in the whole of the universe that is not the result of being the effect of some cause.”
Opposite of a mass or lump of a soft material, used for padding, stuffing, or wiping
Opposite of to force or squeeze into a narrow space
Opposite of to fill (a vehicle, ship, container, etc.) with a large amount of something
“He called over two more soldiers, who helped to unload the contents of the van.”
Opposite of to fill a small or restricted area with people or things
“In the aftermath of the landmark collapse, efforts were put in place to abandon the area.”
Opposite of to force (something) into or through a restricted space
“I try to coax a thin rope through the pipe.”
Opposite of to fix or hold securely in place
Opposite of to place, fit, or push (something) into something else
Opposite of to force (something) into place or into a (compact) space
“The prince was determined to find the mysterious princess, and he knew that only she could fit her foot snugly into the glass slipper.”
Opposite of to compress or cram items, especially to fit into a container
“Distribute the items uniformly in the box so that it closes comfortably without crushing or breaking the contents inside.”
Opposite of to move or cause to move into a position of contact with something by exerting continuous physical force
“I pull the screw out of my leg, angrily looking around for whom or what to blame.”
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