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Synonyms & Antonyms of belly
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a need or desire for food
- as dinnertime approached he could think only of his belly
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2
an enlarged or bulging abdomen
- worked hard to get rid of his belly in time to attend his class reunion
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- breadbasket
- [slang],
- stomach,
- tummy
4
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions
- in my belly I knew that he wasn't telling the truth, as the details of his story just didn't add up
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belly
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of belly (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to extend outward beyond a usual point
- the sails slowly bellied as the wind picked up
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The first known use of belly was before the 12th century
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