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Opposite of having completely run out of money
“Although she's now rich and famous, she remembers her meager beginnings as a child from a poor family.”
Opposite of lacking in material possessions or financial wealth
Opposite of having net losses, or being in debt
Opposite of to be behind in one's payments
Opposite of to have headed straight towards a specified direction or object, usually at an accelerated speed
“The last remaining warriors of the vanquished army held their ground despite being outnumbered.”
(repaired) Opposite of past tense for to separate into pieces as a result of a collision, blow, shock, or strain
“The town has appropriated funds to repair the bridge and work should begin this summer.”
(combined) Opposite of past tense for to separate into pieces as a result of a collision, blow, shock, or strain
“I showed my son how to combine the pieces of the jigsaw puzzle together again.”
(of a rule, law or agreement) Opposite of past tense for to fail to keep or abide by
“Johnson reaffirmed that he would honor his contract with his sporting club.”
Opposite of past tense for to stop proceedings, typically in relation to arduous activity
“After lunch, we will resume proceedings.”
Opposite of past tense for to stop or interrupt an action, process or operation
“I don't appreciate the fact that you try to perpetuate the pathetic myth that Britpop was some kind of idyllic golden age for British music.”
Opposite of past tense for to tell or reveal news or information
“Although everyone who lies wants to conceal the truth, not everyone who wants to conceal the truth lies.”
Opposite of past tense for to be revealed
“Loki and Doctor Strange would secret the Inifinity Stones away from Thanos.”
Opposite of past tense for to exceed or cross a given limit
“The house sold at a price that would subceed my expectations.”
(functioned) Opposite of past tense for to become inoperative
“The computer will need to be repaired in order to function again.”
(stabilised) Opposite of past tense for to become inoperative
“Our systems are finally starting to stabilize after a few technical issues.”
Opposite of past tense for to cause damage to
“I should dust off and fix my bike if I'm going to train again.”
Opposite of past tense for to cushion something's effect
“The height of the drop would exacerbate the impact of the vehicle's fall from the bridge.”
Opposite of past tense for to happen, occur or come into existence
“Gwen would suddenly cease her singing right in the middle of the chorus due to a sore throat.”
Opposite of past tense for to retreat from something frightening or dangerous
“Despite pundits opining that Joe was out of his depth, he would ultimately still face his imposing opponent.”
Opposite of past tense for to sustain an injury involving the fracture of a bone or bones in a part of the body
“A 12-month rehabilitation period will be required to heal damage to his ligaments.”
Opposite of past tense for to decipher or solve through reasoning, analysis or logic
“You can use this software to encrypt the file.”
(of a habit) Opposite of past tense for to quit or give up
“His family became increasingly worried that he would continue to maintain his bad habits and vices over the long term.”
Opposite of past tense for to be overcome by a given feeling or emotion
“She would initially resist the seduction of a good bargain but eventually caved in under the weight of temptation.”
Opposite of past tense for to cause to become tired, weary or fatigued
“The natural light bathing her room would help to energize and refresh her.”
Opposite of past tense for to move in a (usually sharp) turn
“He was starting to meander into the next lane, so his partner told him to straighten up.”
(of the weather) Opposite of past tense for to undergo a change
“It looks like the rain will continue for the next week or so.”
Opposite of past tense for to break through a surface
“The nurse would withdraw the needle after inoculating the child.”
Opposite of past tense for to penetrate the surface from below
“The scientist watches an eagle dive into the river, emerging laboriously moments later with silver salmon firmly in its talons.”
Opposite of past tense for to destroy, weaken or work against
“The increasingly alienating events in the years and decades to follow did nothing but strengthen their cause.”
Opposite of past tense for to fail in business or to become bankrupt
“It's likely that some of this ill-gotten gain has been used to capitalize businesses or enrich universities.”
Opposite of past tense for to reduce the value or price of
“If you are buying an asset, it's fair to say that you hope that the value will appreciate over time.”
(of a piece of land) Opposite of past tense for to cut into and turn over the sod of
“Engineers were asked to fill the land with sand and stones.”
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