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DREGS Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word dregs. (opposite meanings)
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best
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities

noun

• the supreme effort one can make

• Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

• the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others

adverb

• in a most excellent way or manner

• it would be sensible

• from a position of superiority or authority

adjective satellite

• (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable

verb

• get the better of

choice
nounn
noun

• the person or thing chosen or selected

• the act of choosing or selecting

• one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

adjective satellite

• of superior grade

• appealing to refined taste

cream
nounn
noun

• the best people or things in a group

• the part of milk containing the butterfat

• toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

verb

• make creamy by beating

• beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

• put on cream, as on one's face or body

• remove from the surface

• add cream to one's coffee, for example

elite
nounn
noun

• a group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status

adjective satellite

• selected as the best

first-rate
adjectiveadj
adverb

• quite well

adjective satellite

• of the highest quality

pick
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the person or thing chosen or selected

• the quantity of a crop that is harvested

• the best people or things in a group

• the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving

• a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument

• a thin sharp implement used for removing unwanted material

• a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends

• a basketball maneuver; obstructing an opponent with one's body

• the act of choosing or selecting

verb

• select carefully from a group

• look for and gather

• harass with constant criticism

• provoke

• remove in small bits

• remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits

• pilfer or rob

• pay for something

• pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

• attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example

• hit lightly with a picking motion

• eat intermittently; take small bites of

prime
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers

noun

• a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself

• the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

• the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

• the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

adjective satellite

• first in rank or degree

• used of the first or originating agent

• of superior grade

• being at the best stage of development

verb

• insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing

• cover with a primer; apply a primer to

• fill with priming liquid

top
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
adjective

• situated at the top or highest position

noun

• the upper part of anything

• the highest or uppermost side of anything

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the greatest possible intensity

• platform surrounding the head of a lower mast

• a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin

• covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)

• a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips

• a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance

verb

• be superior or better than some standard

• pass by, over, or under without making contact

• be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point

• be ahead of others; be the first

• provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)

• reach or ascend the top of

• strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin

• cut the top off

• be the culminating event

• finish up or conclude

finest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles

noun

• money extracted as a penalty

adverb

• an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence

• in a delicate manner

adjective satellite

• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

• minutely precise especially in differences in meaning

• thin in thickness or diameter

• characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment

• free from impurities; having a high or specified degree of purity

verb

• record a fine as a penalty in a police record

• impose a fine on

Alternatives for BEST

Alternatives for CHOICE

Alternatives for CREAM

Alternatives for ELITE

Alternatives for FIRST-RATE

Alternatives for PICK

Alternatives for PRIME

Alternatives for TOP

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