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varsity Antonyms

Opposite of varsity

Because the opposite of varsity 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)

The principal team representing a high school, college, or university in a sport or other competition.

Usage Example

"She practiced all summer in hopes of making the junior varsity for soccer."

Strongest
junior varsity

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to or designating the principal team representing a high school, college, or university in athletics or other competitions.

Usage Example

"The school's intramural basketball players wore their new letterman jackets to the pep rally."

Strong
intramural

Similar words to varsity

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

university
first team
first-string
first string
college
intercollegiate
alma mater
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