What is the opposite of “flip”?

What is the antonym of “flip”?

The antonyms of flip are catch, hold, and keep. The antonyms catch, hold, and keep convey the opposite meaning of flipping, which is to hold or keep something in place.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

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

catch

To intercept and hold onto something that is moving through the air or falling.

Example

He managed to catch the ball before it hit the ground.

hold

To grasp or grip something firmly with one's hand or arms.

Example

She had to hold onto the railing to keep from falling down the stairs.

keep

To have or retain possession of something; to not let go or give away.

Example

He decided to keep the book instead of returning it to the library.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Catch implies intercepting something that is moving through the air or falling.
• 2. Hold implies grasping or gripping something firmly with one's hand or arms.
• 3. Keep implies having or retaining possession of something.

Good things to know

• 1. Sports: Use catch to describe catching a ball or other object in sports.
• 2. Physical Actions: Use hold to describe physically grasping or gripping something.
• 3. Possession: Use keep to describe having or retaining possession of something.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of flip are catch, hold, and keep. These words convey the opposite meaning of flipping, which is to hold or keep something in place. Use catch to describe intercepting something in motion, hold to describe physically grasping or gripping something, and keep to describe having or retaining possession of something.