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slit Synonyms
Another word for slit
Choosing another word for slit depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A long, narrow cut, opening, or aperture made in a surface, fabric, or structure.
Usage Example
"Sunlight filtered into the dimly lit room through a narrow cut in the heavy velvet curtains."
Strongest
cut
Strong
incision
slot
slash
gash
cleft
crevice
chink
fissure
aperture
• verb (Context 2)
To make a long, narrow cut or opening in something, or to cut something lengthwise into strips.
Usage Example
"She used a brass letter opener to cut the top of the envelope."
Strongest
cut
Strong
slash
incise
slice
split
sliver
lance
rip
• verb (Context 3)
To narrow one's eyes into thin openings, typically to block out bright light or focus intently.
Usage Example
"He had to narrow his eyes against the blinding glare reflecting off the snow."
Strongest
narrow
Strong
squint
Opposites of slit
The opposite of slit shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
widen
mend
stitch
seal
sew
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slit