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Another word for lighter
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• noun (Context 1)
A small, portable device used to generate a flame, typically for igniting cigarettes, cigars, or combustible materials.
Usage Example
"He fumbled in his pocket for a igniter to start the campfire."
Strongest
igniter
Weak
match
• noun (Context 2)
A flat-bottomed barge or unpowered boat used to transfer cargo to and from larger ships moored in a harbor or shallow waters.
Usage Example
"The heavy shipping containers were unloaded onto a barge because the harbor was too shallow for the freighter."
Strongest
barge
Strong
scow
Weak
punt
boat
Opposites of lighter
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of lighter varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
extinguisher
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lighter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lighter