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measure Antonyms

Opposite of measure

Because the opposite of measure shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A plan, step, or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose or deal with a specific situation.

Usage Example

"The government introduced emergency measures to combat the rising inflation."

Strongest
inaction

• verb (Context 2)

To ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something by using an instrument or standard device.

Usage Example

"The tailor measured her waist to ensure the custom dress would fit perfectly."

Strong
guess
conjecture

• verb (Context 3)

To evaluate or assess the importance, effect, or value of something.

Usage Example

"It is difficult to accurately ignore the true impact of the new educational policy on student performance."

Strong
ignore
overlook

Similar words to measure

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

assess
degree
step
unit
evaluate
gauge
amount
action
See all synonyms of measure

• Nearby Words

measurable
measurableness
measurably
measure
measured
measuredness
measureless

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