What is the antonym of “bevel”?
The antonyms of bevel are straight and right-angled. The antonyms straight and right-angled describe shapes that are different from the sloping edge of a bevel.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Extending uniformly in one direction without curves or bends.
Example
The carpenter used a straight edge to cut the board.
Forming an angle of 90 degrees.
Example
The corners of a square are right-angled.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Straight describes a line or shape that does not curve or bend.
- 2Right-angled describes a corner or angle that forms a 90-degree angle.
Good things to know
- 1Geometry: Use right-angled to describe angles that form a 90-degree angle.
- 2Carpentry: Use straight to describe edges that do not have any curves or bends.
- 3Mathematics: Use right-angled to describe triangles that have a 90-degree angle.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of bevel are straight and right-angled. Use straight to describe edges that do not have any curves or bends, and use right-angled to describe angles that form a 90-degree angle. These words are useful in geometry, carpentry, and mathematics.
