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ROOTS Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word roots. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For ROOTS

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apex
nounn
noun

• the highest point (of something)

• the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars

canopy
nounn
noun

• the transparent covering of an aircraft cockpit

• the umbrellalike part of a parachute that fills with air

• a covering (usually of cloth) that serves as a roof to shelter an area from the weather

verb

• cover with a canopy

crown
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel

• the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

• a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory

• an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty

• the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head

• an English coin worth 5 shillings

• the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant

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

• the award given to the champion

• the top of the head

• (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth

• the center of a cambered road

verb

• invest with regal power; enthrone

• be the culminating event

• form the topmost part of

• put an enamel cover on

foliage
nounn
noun

• the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

• (architecture) leaf-like architectural ornament

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

trunk
nounn
noun

• the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

• luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage

• the body excluding the head and neck and limbs

• compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools

• a long flexible snout as of an elephant

branches
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a division of some larger or more complex organization

• a division of a stem, or secondary stem arising from the main stem of a plant

• a part of a forked or branching shape

• a natural consequence of development

• a stream or river connected to a larger one

• any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm

verb

• grow and send out branches or branch-like structures

• divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork

leaves
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

• a sheet of any written or printed material (especially in a manuscript or book)

• hinged or detachable flat section (as of a table or door)

verb

• look through a book or other written material

• turn over pages

• produce leaves, of plants

shoots
verbv
noun

• a new branch

• the act of shooting at targets

verb

• hit with a missile from a weapon

• kill by firing a missile

• fire a shot; release

• make a film or photograph of something

• send forth suddenly, intensely, swiftly

• run or move very quickly or hastily

• move quickly and violently

• throw or propel in a specific direction or towards a specific objective

• record on photographic film

• emit (as light, flame, or fumes) suddenly and forcefully

• cause a sharp and sudden pain in

• force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing

• variegate by interweaving weft threads of different colors

• throw dice, as in a crap game

• spend frivolously and unwisely

• score

• utter fast and forcefully

• measure the altitude of by using a sextant

• produce buds, branches, or germinate

• give an injection to

stems
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

• a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ

• cylinder forming a long narrow part of something

• the tube of a tobacco pipe

• front part of a vessel or aircraft

• a turn made in skiing; the back of one ski is forced outward and the other ski is brought parallel to it

verb

• grow out of, have roots in, originate in

• cause to point inward

• stop the flow of a liquid

• remove the stem from

pole
nounn
noun

• a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

• a native or inhabitant of Poland

• one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions

• a linear measure of 16.5 feet

• a square rod of land

• one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere

• one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface

• a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves

• a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting

• one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated

verb

• propel with a pole

• support on poles

• deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole

Alternatives for APEX

Alternatives for CANOPY

Alternatives for CROWN

Alternatives for FOLIAGE

Alternatives for TOP

Alternatives for TRUNK

Alternatives for BRANCHES

Alternatives for LEAVES

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