Contains or holds (inside)
“It would surprise you to know that this product has preservatives.”
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.”
(becomes caught) Opposite of to escape or avoid narrowly
“We will get stuck amongst the dense crowd of people when it starts to get busy.”
(encounters) 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 plural for a failure to hit, catch, reach or achieve something
“The movie was a hit at the box office!”
Opposite of plural for an act of refusal or avoidance
“Give the ride a go. You may well find yourself enjoying the experience.”
Opposite of plural for a girl or young woman, especially one regarded as silly or headstrong
“That boy is really trying my patience!”
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