cantering
The word “cantering” has 3 syllables: can-ter-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈkæn.tɚ.ɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for cantering?
In the thesaurus, “cantering” has 58 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for cantering along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for cantering
- barreling
- barrelling
- belting
- blasting
- blazing
- blowing
- bolting
- bombing
- bounding
- bowling
- breezing
- bustling
- buzzing
- cannonballing
- careening
- coursing
- dashing
- galloping
- haring
- hastening
- hieing
- humping
- hurling
- hurrying
- hurtling
- hustling
- hying
- jetting
- jogging
- leaping
- loping
- nipping
- pattering
- pelting
- racing
- ramming
- ripping
- rocketing
- running
- rushing
- rustling
- scampering
- scooting
- scurrying
- scuttling
- shagging
- shooting
- skipping
- speeding
- springing
- sprinting
- tearing
- tripping
- trotting
- whirling
- whisking
- zipping
- zooming
Antonyms for cantering
- ambling
- crawling
- creeping
- dallying
- dawdling
- dillydallying
- dragging
- hobbling
- lagging
- limping
- lingering
- loitering
- lumbering
- plodding
- poking
- sauntering
- shambling
- shuffling
- strolling
- tarrying
- trudging
Meanings of cantering
- verb
- To move at such pace.
- To cause to move at a canter; to ride (a horse) at a canter.
- noun
- Movement at a canter.
Example Sentences
- The horse was cantering smoothly along the forest trail.
- She enjoyed cantering through the countryside at sunset.
- They spotted a rider cantering toward the stables.
- His favorite part of the lesson was cantering around the arena.
- The sound of hooves cantering echoed through the valley.
On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cantering, such as: ambling, barreling, barrelling, belting, blasting, blazing, blowing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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