antonyms
[ (an-tuh-nimz) ]
Two words with opposite meanings. Cold and hot are antonyms; so are small and large. (Compare synonyms.)
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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.
Montessori Elementary Materials | Maria MontessoriBooks 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 EsenweinA 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 EsenweinIn the series we have prepared, the verbs are either synonyms or antonyms.
Montessori Elementary Materials | Maria MontessoriThese words which express opposite meaning are called antonyms.
Plain English | Marian Wharton
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