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wood Antonyms
Opposite of wood
Because the opposite of wood shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An area of land, smaller than a forest, that is covered with a thick growth of trees and underbrush (often used in the plural).
Usage Example
"We took a long hike through the woods behind our house."
Strong
clearing
meadow
plain
• adjective (Context 2)
Made of or consisting of wood.
Usage Example
"She polished the metal table until it gleamed in the sunlight."
Strong
metal
plastic
• noun (Context 3)
A type of golf club designed for long-distance shots, historically featuring a head made of wood, though modern versions are mostly metal.
Usage Example
"He pulled a three iron from his bag for the long fairway shot."
Strong
iron
putter
• verb (Context 4)
To cover, plant, or supply an area with trees.
Usage Example
"The conservation society aims to deforest the barren hillsides over the next decade."
Strongest
deforest
Strong
clear-cut
clear
denude
Similar words to wood
Words similar to wood shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
wooden
woodland
forest
timber
afforest
lumber
fairway wood
reforest
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Wood. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/wood