Flying and Poking

Opposite meaning words

Flying adjective - Moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed.

Usage example: that car was flying as it careened down the streets

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Poking is an antonym for flying.

Nearby Words: fly, flyer, flyover

Poking adjective - Moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed.

Usage example: the poking pace of the repair work has put everything way behind schedule

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Flying is an antonym for poking.

Nearby Words: poke, poked

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