Antonym of literature
What is opposite antonym?
The opposite of antonym is synonym, which is a word that has the same meaning as another word.
What is a synonym in literature?
A synonym (sin–uh-nim) is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. When words or phrases have the same meaning, we say that they are synonymous of each other.
What is word antonyms?
Definition of antonym
: a word of opposite meaning The usual antonym of good is bad.
What is the opposite of I Love You?
OPPOSITES FOR love
1, 2 hatred, dislike. 15, 16 detest, hate.
What are the 3 types of antonyms?
There are three types of English antonyms: contrary antonym, complementary antonym and converse antonym. According to the traditional linguistics, antonyms are totally opposite in meaning.
What are the 5 antonyms?
Antonym Examples
| achieve – fail | giant – dwarf | random – specific |
|---|---|---|
| attack – defend | liquid – solid | sunny – cloudy |
| blunt – sharp | marvelous – terrible | timid – bold |
| brave – cowardly | noisy – quiet | toward – away |
| cautious – careless | partial – complete | tragic – comic |
What are some antonyms?
Types of Antonyms
- off — on.
- night — day.
- entrance — exit.
- exterior — interior.
- true — false.
- dead — alive.
- push — pull.
- pass — fail.
What is example of antonyms?
An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. For example, hot and cold are antonyms, as are good and bad.
How do you make an antonym?
An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning to another word. Many antonyms are formed by adding the prefix un- to an existing word. The prefixes mis-, dis-, in-, ir- and im- and il- are used instead of un- with some words to create antonyms.
What words have no antonyms?
Dain, shevelled and consolate simply do not exist in contemporary English vocabulary. The English language has plenty of negative words without a positive counterpart – probably more than you would think. A few more examples : inertia, ineptitude, immacculate, impeccable, nonchalant, nonplussed, unkempt, uncouth.
What is an antonym and synonym?
Synonyms are words that have the same, or almost the same, meaning as another word. Antonyms are words that have the opposite meaning of another word. Choosing the right synonym refines your writing. Learning common antonyms sharpens your sense of language and expands your vocabulary.