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haw Antonyms

Opposite of haw

Because the opposite of haw 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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• verb (Context 1)

To turn to the left (used as a command for draft animals).

Usage Example

"The mules were trained to gee when they approached the fork in the road."

Strongest
gee

• interjection (Context 2)

A command directing a draft animal, such as a horse, mule, or ox, to turn to the left.

Usage Example

"The driver yelled 'gee!' and the team of oxen smoothly veered to the left side of the trail."

Strongest
gee

Similar words to haw

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

hawthorn berry
third eyelid
nictitating membrane
hem and haw
hem
um
uh
er
See all synonyms of haw

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