What is the antonym of “billowed”?
The antonyms of billowed are deflate and shrink. The antonyms deflate and shrink convey the opposite meaning of expanding or swelling.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
deflate
To let air or gas out of something, causing it to become smaller or less inflated.
Example
He had to deflate the balloon after the party was over.
shrink
To become smaller in size or volume; to contract.
Example
The sweater shrunk in the wash and no longer fits me.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Deflate is used when air or gas is let out of something, causing it to become smaller or less inflated.
- 2Shrink is used when something becomes smaller in size or volume, often due to heat or moisture.
Good things to know
- 1Inflate/Deflate: Use deflate to describe letting air or gas out of something.
- 2Size/Volume: Use shrink to describe something becoming smaller in size or volume.
- 3Science: Use these antonyms in science classes to describe the properties of gases and liquids.
Remember this!
The antonyms deflate and shrink convey the opposite meaning of expanding or swelling. Use deflate when air or gas is let out of something, and use shrink when something becomes smaller in size or volume. These words can be used in everyday conversations or in science classes to describe the properties of gases and liquids.
