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antonym
/ˈæn.tə.nɪm/
[/ˈæn.tə.nɪm/]
a word with opposite meaning
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. 'Hot' is an antonym of 'cold'.
Example
Write an antonym for the word 'big'.
Write an antonym for the word 'big'.
Etymology
From Greek 'anti' (against) and 'onoma' (name).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in vocabulary and language lessons.