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clutter

1 antonym for clutter — opposites grouped by meaning.

Verb — To fill a space with an untidy mass of objects.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. verb

To fill a space with an untidy mass of objects.

“Old papers cluttered every surface of his desk.”

jumble muddle smother fuddle welter clutter up mare's nest

Opposites

unclutter

2. noun

An untidy collection of things scattered around a space.

“She spent the weekend clearing the clutter out of the garage.”

Antonyms

unclutter

How to use clutter

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

clear the clutter clutter up visual clutter

Etymology

From an old word meaning to form clots or heap things up, related to clot.

Full origin of clutter →

Frequently asked questions

What does “clutter” mean?
The word “clutter” means to fill a space with an untidy mass of objects. In plain terms, a messy pile of stuff, or to fill a space untidily with things.
How do you pronounce “clutter”?
“Clutter” is pronounced KLUH-tuh (/ˈklʌtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clutter” in a sentence?
Here is “clutter” used in a sentence: “Old papers cluttered every surface of his desk.”
What part of speech is “clutter”?
Depending on how it is used, “clutter” can be a verb and a noun.
Is “clutter” a common word?
“Clutter” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “clutter” have?
“Clutter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to fill a space with an untidy mass of objects.

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