Synonyms for
Hem
Definition
to fold and sew the edge of a piece of cloth to prevent it from fraying or to form a border
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- hem of the garment
- hem of the dress
- hem of the skirt
- sew a hem
- turn up the hem
- let down the hem
- raw hem
- blind hem
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'hem' most commonly refers to the finished edge of a piece of fabric. As a verb, it means to form such an edge or to surround something.
Example sentences
- I need to hem my dress so it's the right length.
- My grandma taught me how to hem a skirt.
- He hemmed the edges of the tablecloth to make it look neater.
- She used a different color thread to hem the scarf.
- Can you help me hem these curtains?
Quotes
A dress that zips up the back will bring a husband and wife together. - James Hemsley
The earth is like a spaceship that didn't come with an operating manual. - R. Buckminster Fuller
I have the ability to build myself up or break myself down. - Halle Berry