The Opposite(Antonym) of “serried”
The antonym of serried is loose and spaced out. The antonyms loose and spaced out convey a sense of being spread out or not tightly packed together.
Explore all Antonyms of “serried”
- loose
- spaced out
Definitions and Examples of loose, spaced out
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not firmly or tightly fixed in place; able to move freely.
Example
The screws were loose and needed tightening.
Key Differences: loose vs spaced out
- 1Loose describes something that is not firmly or tightly fixed in place, while serried describes something that is tightly packed together.
- 2Spaced out describes something that is separated by a distance and not closely packed together.
Effective Usage of loose, spaced out
- 1Spatial Arrangement: Use serried to describe objects that are tightly packed together, and loose or spaced out to describe objects that are not closely packed together.
- 2Military Terminology: Serried is often used in military terminology to describe soldiers standing closely together in formation.
- 3Creative Writing: Use these antonyms in creative writing to create vivid descriptions of settings and characters.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Serried conveys a sense of being tightly packed together, while loose and spaced out convey a sense of being spread out or not tightly packed together. Use these words to describe spatial arrangements, in military terminology, and in creative writing to create vivid descriptions of settings and characters.