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artery Antonyms

Opposite of artery

Because the opposite of artery shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Any of the muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.

Usage Example

"A healthy diet and regular exercise help keep your arteries clear and flexible."

Strongest
vein

• noun (Context 2)

An important route in a system of roads, rivers, or railroad lines.

Usage Example

"The main highway serves as a vital byway for commercial traffic entering the city."

Strong
byway
backwater
side street

Similar words to artery

Words similar to artery shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

thoroughfare
main road
highway
corridor
blood vessel
route
channel
See all synonyms of artery

• Nearby Words

art
artemisia
arterial
artery
artesian
artform
artful

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Artery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/artery
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