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volleys

The word “volleys” has 2 syllables: vol-leys

It's pronounced as /ˈvɑː.li/

What is synonym and antonym for volleys?

In the thesaurus, “volleys” has 51 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for volleys

Antonyms for volleys

  • dribbles
  • drips
  • trickles

Meanings of volleys

  • noun
    1. The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired.
    2. A burst or emission of many things at once.
    3. The flight of a ball just before it bounces.
    4. A shot in which the ball is played before it hits the ground.
    5. A sending of the ball full to the top of the wicket.

Example Sentences

  • The tennis player returned multiple volleys with incredible speed.
  • Soldiers fired volleys into the air as part of the ceremonial salute.
  • During the debate, there were rapid volleys of questions from the audience.
  • The goalkeeper struggled to defend against the opposing team’s volleys.
  • The coach drilled the team on how to handle volleys effectively in practice.

On this page you'll find 54 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to volleys, such as: avalanches, barrages, blitzes, blitzkriegs, bombardments, broadsides, bursts.

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