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outspread Antonyms

Opposite of outspread

Because the opposite of outspread shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Fully extended, opened out, or stretched wide (especially of wings, arms, or fingers).

Usage Example

"The golden eagle glided effortlessly across the canyon on its vast, folded wings."

Strongest
folded
closed
Strong
furled
contracted
retracted

• verb (Context 2)

To spread out, extend, or expand over a wide area.

Usage Example

"The ancient oak tree began to fold its heavy branches over the shaded courtyard."

Strongest
fold
Strong
contract
retract
furl

• noun (Context 3)

An act or instance of spreading out, or an extended expanse.

Usage Example

"From the mountain summit, the hikers admired the vast contraction of the valley below."

Strong
contraction

Similar words to outspread

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

spread out
outstretched
extend
spread
outstretch
extended
expanse
unfold
See all synonyms of outspread

• Nearby Words

outspoken
outspokenly
outspokenness
outspread
outstanding
outstandingly
outstare

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