The Opposite(Antonym) of “bulge”
The antonyms of bulge are depression and indentation. The antonyms depression and indentation convey a negative or opposite meaning to the word bulge. They imply a concave or sunken surface rather than a convex or protruding one.
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Definitions and Examples of depression, indentation
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A concave or sunken area on a surface.
Example
The car's roof had a depression where it had been hit by a falling branch.
A notch, groove, or recess in a surface.
Example
The letter 'C' has an indentation in its center.
Key Differences: depression vs indentation
- 1Depression is a concave or sunken area on a surface, while bulge is a convex or protruding area.
- 2Indentation is a notch, groove, or recess in a surface, while bulge is a rounded or swollen area.
Effective Usage of depression, indentation
- 1Describing Physical Features: Use bulge to describe a rounded or swollen area, and depression or indentation to describe a concave or sunken area.
- 2Discussing Health Issues: Use bulge to describe a swelling or protrusion, and depression or indentation to describe a sunken or hollow area.
- 3Talking About Geographical Features: Use bulge to describe a protruding landform, and depression or indentation to describe a sunken or concave landform.
Remember this!
The antonyms of bulge are depression and indentation. These words have distinct meanings and can be used to describe physical features, health issues, and geographical features. Use bulge to describe a rounded or swollen area, and depression or indentation to describe a concave or sunken area.
