List of antonyms from "by surprise" to antonyms from "bye"


Discover our 190 antonyms available for the terms "by-word, by this time, by the book, bye, by the time mentioned" and many more. Click on one of the words below and go directly to the antonyms associated with it.

Definition of the day : « by-words »

  • As in maxim : noun saying
  • As in motto : noun saying, slogan
  • As in nickname : noun informal title
  • As in phrase : noun group of words; way of speaking
  • As in precept : noun law, rule of behavior, action
  • As in proverb : noun saying referring to common fact, knowledge
  • As in saying : noun maxim, proverb
  • As in slogan : noun motto
  • As in target : noun person as object of ridicule
  • As in word : noun statement
  • As in household word : noun commonly known term
  • As in byword : noun saying
  • As in catchword : noun motto
  • As in adage : noun saying or proverb
  • As in saw : noun proverb
  • As in handle : noun nickname
Example sentences :
  • Some of her peculiar expressions were by-words with us for many years.
  • Extract from : « History of Linn County Iowa » by Luther A. Brewer
  • I once heard a good man say that "by-words" were side doors to profanity.
  • Extract from : « The Pansy Magazine, July 1886 » by Various
  • Half the young men in London, whose names are by-words, are intensely and hopelessly virtuous.
  • Extract from : « The Green Carnation » by Robert Smythe Hichens
  • "By-words," beside being senseless things, are very apt as you say, to lead one at last into using profane by-words.
  • Extract from : « The Pansy Magazine, February 1886 » by Various
  • If they hear them interlard their conversation with by-words and oaths, they will be strongly tempted to do the same.
  • Extract from : « Anecdotes for Boys » by Harvey Newcomb
  • The habit of using "by-words" seems to be growing among our young people, both girls and boys.
  • Extract from : « The Pansy Magazine, January 1886 » by Various