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1. billow
verb. ['ˈbɪloʊ'] rise up as if in waves.
Synonyms
- wallow
- soar upwards
- surge
- soar
- soar up
- zoom
Antonyms
- reduce
- descend
- linger
- recede
Etymology
- bylgja (Old Norse)
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Words that Rhyme with Billow
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Example sentences of the word billow
1. Noun, singular or mass
Remove the lid, taking care to avoid the billow of hot steam that will escape.
2. Verb, base form
Cover the head with a towel, and allow the steam to billow over the skin for 5-7 minutes.
2. billow
verb. ['ˈbɪloʊ'] become inflated.
Synonyms
- reflate
- balloon
- expand
Antonyms
- fall
- ebb
- worsen
- decrease
Etymology
- bylgja (Old Norse)
3. billow
noun. ['ˈbɪloʊ'] a large sea wave.
Synonyms
- surge
- moving ridge
Antonyms
- clear up
- brighten
- reality
Etymology
- bylgja (Old Norse)
4. billow
verb. ['ˈbɪloʊ'] rise and move, as in waves or billows.
Synonyms
- blow up
- heave
- surge
Antonyms
- stay
- contract
- obfuscate
- generalize
Etymology
- bylgja (Old Norse)
5. billow
verb. ['ˈbɪloʊ'] move with great difficulty.
Synonyms
- go
- locomote
- travel
Antonyms
- ride
- follow
- ascend
- go
Etymology
- bylgja (Old Norse)