Ray and Wad

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

Wad is an antonym for ray.

Nearby Words: rayed, raying, raye

Wad

Wad noun - A considerable amount.
Usage example: a starlet who usually gets a big wad of publicity for her nonstop antics

Ray is an antonym for wad.

How words are described

green green ray green wad
single single ray single wad
visible visible ray visible wad
small small ray small wad
Other adjectives: massive, large, big, huge, gigantic, literal, giant.

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / True Detective After voicing how tired he has become of his corrupt lifestyle, Velcoro refuses to take a wad of cash left for him by Frank at the bar.Waitress: Ray [gestures], your money.Velcoro: That's not my money.
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