ounce Synonyms
Another word for ounce
• noun (Context 1)
A unit of liquid capacity (fluid ounce) equal to one-sixteenth of a US pint (approximately 29.57 milliliters) or one-twentieth of an imperial pint (approximately 28.41 milliliters).
"She poured two ounces of freshly brewed espresso into the ceramic mug."
• noun (Context 2)
A very small amount, particle, or trace of a quality, strength, or emotion (usually used in negative contexts).
"After running the marathon, he did not have an shred of energy left in his body."
• noun (Context 3)
The snow leopard (Panthera uncia), a large, long-haired wild cat of the family Felidae native to the high mountain ranges of Central and South Asia, characterized by a thick smoky-gray coat patterned with dark rosettes.
"In older natural history texts, the elusive snow leopard of the Himalayas is frequently referred to as the snow leopard."
Opposites of ounce
The opposite of ounce shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: