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woods Antonyms
Opposite of woods
Because the opposite of woods shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An area of land covered with a dense growth of trees and shrubs, typically smaller than a forest.
Usage Example
"The children spent the afternoon hiking along a narrow trail through the clearing."
Strong
clearing
glade
desert
• noun (Context 2)
A dense, complex, or perilous situation from which it is difficult to escape (chiefly used in the phrase 'out of the woods').
Usage Example
"Although the company's third-quarter earnings improved, analysts warned that the business is not out of the safety yet."
Strong
safety
security
Similar words to woods
Words similar to woods shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
woodland
wood
woodlands
forest
peril
danger
timberland
jeopardy
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Woods. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/woods