bass

The word “bass” has 1 syllable: bass

It's pronounced as /beɪs/


What is synonym and antonym for bass?

In the thesaurus, “bass” has 38 synonyms and 23 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bass along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for bass

  • alto
  • baritone
  • booming
  • boomy
  • contralto
  • dark
  • deep
  • extreme
  • faint
  • full-toned
  • gentle
  • grave
  • great
  • gruff
  • hard
  • hoarse
  • hushed
  • husky
  • low
  • low-pitched
  • low-toned
  • muffled
  • muted
  • profound
  • quiet
  • resonant
  • rich
  • rough
  • smokey
  • smoky
  • soft
  • sonorous
  • strong
  • subdued
  • throaty
  • tubby
  • vivid
  • whispered

Antonyms for bass

  • acute
  • earsplitting
  • high
  • high-pitched
  • light
  • mild
  • peeping
  • penetrating
  • piercing
  • piping
  • shallow
  • sharp
  • shrill
  • squeaking
  • squeaky
  • squealing
  • strident
  • superficial
  • thin
  • tinny
  • treble
  • trivial
  • weak

Meanings of bass

  • noun
    1. A low spectrum of sound tones.
    2. A section of musical group that produces low-pitched sound, lower than the baritone and tenor.
    3. One who sings in the bass range.
    4. An instrument that plays in the bass range, in particular a double bass, bass guitar, electric bass or bass synthesiser.
    5. The clef sign that indicates that the pitch of the notes is below middle C; a bass clef.
    6. The perch; any of various marine and freshwater fish resembling the perch, all within the order of Perciformes.
    7. The fibrous inner bark of the linden or lime tree, used for making mats.
    8. Fibers from other plants, especially palm trees.
    9. Anything made from such fibers, such as a hassock, basket or thick mat.
  • verb
    1. To sound in a deep tone.
  • adjective
    1. Of sound, a voice or an instrument, low in pitch or frequency.

Example Sentences

  • The fisherman caught a large bass in the lake.
  • The song has a deep bass that you can feel in your chest.
  • He plays the bass guitar in the band.
  • The bass in this recording is very clear and powerful.
  • She loves fishing for bass on weekends.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bass, such as: acute, alto, baritone, booming, boomy, contralto, dark.

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