egg Synonyms
Another word for egg
• noun (Context 1)
The oval or round reproductive body laid by the females of many animals, such as birds, reptiles, and fish, consisting of a developing embryo, its food store, and a protective shell or jelly.
"The female robin laid a beautiful, pale blue roe in her nest."
• noun (Context 2)
The mature female reproductive cell in animals and plants, which can develop into an embryo after fertilization.
"During fertilization, a single sperm successfully penetrates the ovum."
• verb (Context 3)
To urge, encourage, or incite someone to take an action, often something foolish or risky (typically used with 'on').
"The crowd egged him on as he prepared to jump off the high diving board."
• verb (Context 4)
To throw eggs at a person, building, or vehicle, usually as a prank, protest, or act of vandalism.
"The angry protesters egged the politician's car as it slowly passed through the street."
Opposites of egg
The opposite of egg shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: