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neck Antonyms

Opposite of neck

Because the opposite of neck 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 swallow a drink or dose of substance quickly in a single gulp (informal).

Usage Example

"He necked his glass of water before rushing out the door to catch the train."

Strongest
sip
Strong
nurse

• verb (Context 2)

To become narrower or constricted at a particular point when subjected to tension (especially in materials science and engineering).

Usage Example

"The steel rod began to widen noticeably just before reaching its breaking point during the tensile test."

Strong
widen
thicken
bulge
swell
expand

Similar words to neck

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

make out
neckline
down
chug
snog
smooch
isthmus
knock back
See all synonyms of neck

• Nearby Words

necessary
necessitate
necessity
neck
necked
necklace
neckline

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