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quarry Antonyms

Opposite of quarry

Because the opposite of quarry 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)

An animal, bird, or person that is eagerly pursued, hunted, or sought after.

Usage Example

"The falcon circled high above the valley before diving swiftly toward its predator."

Strongest
predator
hunter
pursuer

• verb (Context 2)

To extract stone, slate, or other minerals from an open pit or rock face.

Usage Example

"Workers have quarried fine white marble from these mountains for centuries."

Strong
bury

Similar words to quarry

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

prey
game
excavate
delve
extract
mine
pit
target
See all synonyms of quarry

• Nearby Words

quarreler
quarrelsome
quarrelsomely
quarry
quarter
quarterback
quartering

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