nether
The word “nether” has 2 syllables: neth-er
It's pronounced as /ˈnɛð.ɚ/
What is synonym and antonym for nether?
In the thesaurus, “nether” has 8 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nether along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nether
- below
- beneath
- inferior
- lower
- lowest
- nethermost
- under
- underlying
Antonyms for nether
- higher
- highest
- overhanging
- overhead
- superior
- upper
- uppermost
Meanings of nether
- adjective
- Lower; under.
- Lying beneath, or conceived as lying beneath, the Earth’s surface.
- adverb
- Down; downward.
- Low; low down.
- noun
- Oppression; stress; a withering or stunting influence.
- A trouble; a fault or dislocation in a seam of coal.
- verb
- To bring or thrust down; bring or make low; lower; abase; humble.
- To constrict; straiten; confine; restrict; suppress; lay low; keep under; press in upon; vex; harass; oppress.
- To pinch or stunt with cold or hunger; check in growth; shrivel; straiten.
- To shrink or huddle, as with cold; be shivery; tremble.
- To depreciate; disparage; undervalue.
Example Sentences
- The ancient legend spoke of creatures that lived in the nether regions of the world.
- They explored the nether caverns, where no sunlight ever reached.
- The villain was banished to the nether realm as punishment for his crimes.
- Smoke rose ominously from the nether depths of the volcano.
- The novel described a journey into the nether parts of the underworld, filled with danger and mystery.
On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nether, such as: below, beneath, higher, highest, inferior, lower, lowest.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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neath
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nethermost
declining
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- at end of rope
- at the end of the rope
- atrophying
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- lot of mileage
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- nether
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- no
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- one foot in grave
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- rickety
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- slipping
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- snub
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- striction
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- throwing out
- throwing over
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- unavailing
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- worn-out
- worsening