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galaxy

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of galaxy

a huge physical or conceptual distance
  • they're a galaxy apart when it comes to politics
Synonyms of galaxy

light-year, world
Words Related to galaxy

country mile, long haul, way

infinity
Near Antonyms of galaxy

hop, skip, and jump, shouting distance, stone's throw, striking distance

hair, hairbreadth (or hairsbreadth), inch

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