arch

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

a prefix meaning chief, principal, or extreme in rank, importance, or degree

Example Sentences

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

The word 'archenemy' uses the prefix 'arch-' to mean the main enemy.

Example Expressions

under the arch

Synonyms

curve, vault, span, dome, chief, principal, main, primary, supreme

Entry 1

curve, vault, span, dome

Entry 2

chief, principal, main, primary, supreme

Antonyms

straight line, flatness, minor, secondary, subordinate

Entry 1

straight line, flatness

Entry 2

minor, secondary, subordinate

Collocations

stone arch, triumphal arch, arch bridge, arch doorway, archenemy, archrival, archbishop, archduke

Entry 1

stone arch, triumphal arch, arch bridge, arch doorway

Entry 2

archenemy, archrival, archbishop, archduke