What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “dilated”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “dilated”

The antonyms of dilated are contract and narrow. The antonyms contract and narrow convey the opposite meaning of dilated, which means to expand or widen.

Explore all Antonyms of “dilated”

• contract
• narrow

Definitions and Examples of contract, narrow

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

contract

To become smaller or narrower.

Example

The pupils contract in bright light.

narrow

Having a small width; not wide.

Example

The road became narrow as it wound through the mountains.

Key Differences: contract vs narrow

• 1. Contract is a verb that describes the action of becoming smaller or narrower.
• 2. Narrow is an adjective that describes something that is not wide.

Effective Usage of contract, narrow

• 1. Medical Terminology: Use dilated and contract to describe changes in the size of blood vessels, pupils, or other organs.
• 2. Science: Use dilated and narrow to describe changes in the size of objects or structures.
• 3. Daily Life: Use contract and narrow to describe changes in the size of physical spaces, such as roads, hallways, or doorways.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of dilated are contract and narrow. Use contract to describe the action of becoming smaller or narrower, and narrow to describe something that is not wide. These words can be used in medical terminology, science, and daily life to describe changes in the size of objects, structures, or physical spaces.