BACKWATERS Antonyms
Definition of BACKWATERS
backwater
Best Opposite Words For BACKWATERS
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| center | nounn | |||||||
adjective • of or belonging to neither the right nor the left politically or intellectually noun • an area that is approximately central within some larger region • the piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher • a building dedicated to a particular activity • a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure • the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience • the object upon which interest and attention focuses • a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process • the middle of a military or naval formation • (basketball) the person who plays center on a basketball team • (football) the person who plays center on the line of scrimmage and snaps the ball to the quarterback • a place where some particular activity is concentrated • politically moderate persons; centrists • (ice hockey) the person who plays center on a hockey team • the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering • mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace • the position on a hockey team of the player who participates in the face off at the beginning of the game • (American football) the position of the player on the line of scrimmage who puts the ball in play • a position on a basketball team of the player who participates in the jump that starts the game adjective satellite • equally distant from the extremes verb • center upon • direct one's attention on something • move into the center | ||||||||
| city | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts • an incorporated administrative district established by state charter • people living in a large densely populated municipality | ||||||||
| cosmopolitan | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • growing or occurring in many parts of the world • composed of people from or at home in many parts of the world; especially not provincial in attitudes or interests noun • a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries adjective satellite • of worldwide scope or applicability | ||||||||
| downtown | adverb, nounadv, n | |||||||
adjective • of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center noun • the central area or commercial center of a town or city adverb • toward or in the lower or central part of town | ||||||||
| forefront | nounn | |||||||
noun • the part in the front or nearest the viewer • the position of greatest importance or advancement; the leading position in any movement or field | ||||||||
| hub | nounn | |||||||
noun • the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes • a center of activity or interest or commerce or transportation; a focal point around which events revolve | ||||||||
| mainstream | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the prevailing current of thought | ||||||||
| metropolis | nounn | |||||||
noun • a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts • people living in a large densely populated municipality | ||||||||
| urban | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area • located in or characteristic of a city or city life | ||||||||
