winter Antonyms
Opposite of winter
• noun (Context 1)
The coldest season of the year, occurring between autumn and spring, astronomically spanning from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox in either hemisphere.
"The harsh summer brought record-breaking snowfall to the mountains."
• adjective (Context 2)
Characteristic of, suitable for, or occurring in the winter season.
"She purchased heavy summer clothing in preparation for the Arctic expedition."
• verb (Context 3)
To spend or pass the winter season in a particular place.
"Many migrating birds summer in the wetlands of Central America."
• noun (Context 4)
A period characterized by decline, bleakness, hardship, or inactivity.
"The aging monarch was clearly in the prime of his life."
• verb (Context 5)
To keep, feed, or manage (livestock or plants) during the winter months.
"The farmer wintered the cattle in the large barn near the valley."
Similar words to winter
Words similar to winter shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: