accreting
The word “accreting” has 3 syllables: ac-cre-ting
It's pronounced as /əˈkriːtɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for accreting?
In the thesaurus, “accreting” has 14 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for accreting along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for accreting
- accumulating
- agglutinating
- amassing
- banking
- building up
- clumping
- collecting
- concentrating
- conglomerating
- drifting
- gathering
- lumping
- massing
- ridging
Antonyms for accreting
- dispersing
- dissipating
- scattering
Meanings of accreting
- verb
- To grow together, combine; to fuse.
- To adhere; to grow or to be added to gradually.
- To make adhere; to add; to make larger or more, as by growing.
Example Sentences
- The dust was accreting on the old bookshelf, making it look neglected.
- Over time, sediment is accreting on the ocean floor, forming new land.
- The ice sheet is accreting at a rapid rate due to the cold temperatures.
- As the river slows down, debris is accreting along its edges.
- The scientists observed the minerals accreting around the crystal structure.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to accreting, such as: accumulating, agglutinating, amassing, banking, building up, clumping, collecting.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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