The Opposite(Antonym) of “hunker”
The antonyms of hunker are stand up, rise, and straighten up. The antonyms convey the opposite action of bending down or crouching.
Explore all Antonyms of “hunker”
- rise
- stand up
- straighten up
Definitions and Examples of stand up, rise, straighten up
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stand up
To rise to an upright position on one's feet.
Example
She asked him to stand up and greet the guests.
To move upward from a lower to a higher position; to ascend.
Example
The sun will rise in the east tomorrow morning.
straighten up
To make something straight or upright; to stand up straight.
Example
He told his son to straighten up and stop slouching.
Key Differences: stand up vs rise vs straighten up
- 1Stand up implies moving from a sitting or lying position to an upright position.
- 2Rise implies moving upward from a lower to a higher position.
- 3Straighten up implies making something straight or upright, or standing up straight.
Effective Usage of stand up, rise, straighten up
- 1Physical Actions: Use these antonyms to describe physical actions that involve standing up or rising.
- 2Commands: Use these antonyms to give commands or instructions to someone to stand up or straighten up.
- 3Metaphorical Usage: Use these antonyms metaphorically to describe a change in attitude or behavior.
Remember this!
The antonyms of hunker are stand up, rise, and straighten up. These antonyms convey the opposite action of bending down or crouching. Use them to describe physical actions, give commands, or metaphorically describe a change in attitude or behavior.
