chaff
1 antonym for chaff — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — The dry, papery husks separated from grain during threshing.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
The dry, papery husks separated from grain during threshing.
“The wind blew the chaff away, leaving clean grain behind.”
2. noun
Something considered worthless or unwanted, especially compared with something valuable ("separating the wheat from the chaff").
“The editor cut the chaff and kept only the strongest essays.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use chaff
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wheat from the chaff
separate the chaff
Etymology
From Old English ceaf, related to similar words for grain husks in other Germanic languages.
Full origin of chaff →Frequently asked questions
What does “chaff” mean?
The word “chaff” means the dry, papery husks separated from grain during threshing. In plain terms, leftover grain husks, or by extension, worthless material — and as a verb, to tease someone lightly.
How do you pronounce “chaff”?
“Chaff” is pronounced chaf (/t͡ʃæf/ in IPA).
How do you use “chaff” in a sentence?
Here is “chaff” used in a sentence: “The wind blew the chaff away, leaving clean grain behind.”
What part of speech is “chaff”?
Depending on how it is used, “chaff” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “chaff” come from?
The word “chaff” comes from Old English. From Old English ceaf, related to similar words for grain husks in other Germanic languages.
How many meanings does “chaff” have?
“Chaff” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the dry, papery husks separated from grain during threshing.
Related words
paleaceous
paleous
