Synonyms for
Chest
Definition
A large box used for storing things or a person's upper body between the neck and the stomach.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- open chest
- chest pain
- chest cavity
- chest x-ray
- chest muscles
- chest hair
- chest pocket
- chest of drawers
Word family
Usage note
The word 'chest' can refer to the human torso or a storage container. Context is crucial for disambiguation. 'Chest' as a verb is less common and often means to put something on display or to confront.
Example sentences
- The pirate's treasure was hidden in a chest.
- I put my clothes in my chest of drawers.
- He hurt his chest while playing football.
- She held her chest when she heard the good news.
- The doctor listened to the patient's chest with a stethoscope.
Quotes
My chest is a treasure chest.
The heart that loves is always young.
The heart is wiser than the intellect.