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Synonyms & Antonyms of hem
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the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
- the hem of the blouse was gold
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“Hem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hem. Accessed 17 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of hem was before the 12th century
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