Simple meaning
What does Resist mean?
Resist means fight against or hold back.
Dictionary definition
to oppose or push back against something.
Example sentences
Resist in a sentence
easy
Our science class learned the meaning of resist.
medium
The worksheet used resist in a sentence about motion and energy.
hard
In a reading passage, resist helped explain how physical systems behave.
Synonyms
Words like Resist
moveClose in meaning in many contexts.
sendClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stopHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
blockHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Resist word family
Base word
resist
verb
resist
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does resist mean?
RESIST means resist means fight against or hold back.
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