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aperture Synonyms
Another word for aperture
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• noun (Context 1)
A small opening, hole, gap, or slit in or through a solid structure.
Usage Example
"A narrow shaft of sunlight streamed through the small opening high in the stone wall."
Strongest
opening
Strong
orifice
hole
gap
slit
vent
crevice
Weak
chink
fissure
Opposites of aperture
The opposite of aperture shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
closure
blockage
obstruction
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Aperture. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/aperture