Ray and Raft

Ray

Ray noun - A very small amount.
Usage example: the tapping sound ceased, extinguishing the last ray of hope that the trapped miners were still alive

Raft is an antonym for ray.

Nearby Words: rayed, raying, raye

Raft

Raft noun - A considerable amount.
Usage example: the babysitter had to listen to a whole raft of rules before she was allowed to even pick up the baby

Ray is an antonym for raft.

Nearby Words: rafter, rafted, raftsman, rafting
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