elephant
The word “elephant” has 3 syllables: el-e-phant
It's pronounced as /ˈɛlɪfənt/
What is synonym and antonym for elephant?
In the thesaurus, “elephant” has 5 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for elephant along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for elephant
- dinosaur
- giant
- mammoth
- monster
- whale
Antonyms for elephant
- diminutive
- dwarf
- half-pint
- midget
- mite
- pigmy
- pygmy
- runt
- shrimp
Meanings of elephant
- noun
- A mammal of the order Proboscidea, having a trunk, and two large ivory tusks jutting from the upper jaw.
- Anything huge and ponderous.
- Used when counting to add length, so that each count takes about one second.
- Ivory.
- A large size of paper, measuring 23 by 28 inches, or sometimes 22 by 30, or (double elephant paper) 26 by 40 inches.
Example Sentences
- The elephant is the largest land animal in the world.
- We saw a majestic elephant at the wildlife sanctuary.
- The circus featured a trained elephant performing tricks.
- In the safari, the guide pointed out a family of wild elephants.
- The elephant gracefully moved through the savanna.
On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elephant, such as: diminutive, dinosaur, dwarf, giant, half-pint, mammoth, midget.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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