antonyms

[ (an-tuh-nimz) ]


Two words with opposite meanings. Cold and hot are antonyms; so are small and large. (Compare synonyms.)

Words Nearby antonyms

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How to use antonyms in a sentence

  • To satisfy this new curiosity of the children we have dictionaries of synonyms and antonyms, and word-charts.

  • Books of synonyms and antonyms—used cautiously, for there are few perfect synonyms in any language—will be found of great help.

    The Art of Public Speaking | Dale Carnagey (AKA Dale Carnegie) and J. Berg Esenwein
  • A book of synonyms and antonyms is in preparation for this series, "The Writer's Library."

    The Art of Public Speaking | Dale Carnagey (AKA Dale Carnegie) and J. Berg Esenwein
  • In the series we have prepared, the verbs are either synonyms or antonyms.

  • These words which express opposite meaning are called antonyms.

    Plain English | Marian Wharton