PLONGE Antonyms
plonges
Best Opposite Words For PLONGE
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ascend | verbv | |||||||
verb • travel up • go back in order of genealogical succession • become king or queen • appear to be moving upward, as by means of tendrils • go along towards (a river's) source • slope upwards • come up, of celestial bodies • move to a better position in life or to a better job | ||||||||
emerge | verbv | |||||||
verb • come out into view, as from concealment • come out of • become known or apparent • come up to the surface of or rise • happen or occur as a result of something | ||||||||
float | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment • the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public • a drink with ice cream floating in it • an elaborate display mounted on a platform carried by a truck (or pulled by a truck) in a procession or parade • a hand tool with a flat face used for smoothing and finishing the surface of plaster or cement or stucco • something that floats on the surface of water • an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy verb • be in motion due to some air or water current • be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom • set afloat • circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with • move lightly, as if suspended • put into the water • make the surface of level or smooth • allow (currencies) to fluctuate • convert from a fixed point notation to a floating point notation | ||||||||
fly | verbv | |||||||
noun • two-winged insects characterized by active flight • flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent • an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth • (baseball) a hit that flies up in the air • fisherman's lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect adjective satellite • (British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked verb • travel through the air; be airborne • move quickly or suddenly • operate an airplane • transport by aeroplane • cause to fly or float • be dispersed or disseminated • change quickly from one emotional state to another • pass away rapidly • travel in an airplane • display in the air or cause to float • run away quickly • travel over (an area of land or sea) in an aircraft • hit a fly • decrease rapidly and disappear | ||||||||
levitate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to rise in the air and float, as if in defiance of gravity • be suspended in the air, as if in defiance of gravity | ||||||||
mount | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a lightweight horse kept for riding only • the act of climbing something • a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill • a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place • something forming a back that is added for strengthening verb • attach to a support • go up or advance • fix onto a backing, setting, or support • put up or launch • get up on the back of • go upward with gradual or continuous progress • prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance • copulate with | ||||||||
rise | verbv | |||||||
noun • a growth in strength or number or importance • the act of changing location in an upward direction • an upward slope or grade (as in a road) • a movement upward; rise above the ground • the amount a salary is increased • the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises • a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground • (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost • an increase in cost • increase in price or value verb • move upward • increase in value or to a higher point • rise to one's feet • rise up • come to the surface • come into existence; take on form or shape • move to a better position in life or to a better job • go up or advance • become more extreme • get up and out of bed • rise in rank or status • become heartened or elated • exert oneself to meet a challenge • take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance • increase in volume • come up, of celestial bodies • return from the dead | ||||||||
soar | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of rising upward into the air verb • rise rapidly • fly by means of a hang glider • fly upwards or high in the sky • go or move upward • fly a plane without an engine | ||||||||
stand | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a support or foundation • the position where a thing or person stands • a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area • a small table for holding articles of various kinds • a support for displaying ot holding various articles • an interruption of normal activity • a mental position from which things are viewed • a booth where articles are displayed for sale • a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance • tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade) • a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air • a defensive effort verb • be standing; be upright • be in some specified state or condition • occupy a place or location, also metaphorically • hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright • put up with something or somebody unpleasant • have or maintain a position or stand on an issue • remain inactive or immobile • be in effect; be or remain in force • be tall; have a height of; copula • put into an upright position • withstand the force of something • be available for stud services | ||||||||
surface | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • on the surface noun • the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary • the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object • the outermost level of the land or sea • a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something • information that has become public • a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight verb • come to the surface • put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface • appear or become visible; make a showing |