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antithesis

/ænˈtɪθəsɪs/
an · tith · e · sis /æn · ˈtɪθ · ə · sɪs/
English Definition
n. opposite; contrast; contradiction
中文释义
对立面；对立
Significado en Español
antítesis
한국어 뜻
대조, 대립
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự đối lập, phản đề
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Example Sentence

Love is the antithesis of hate.

爱是恨的对立面。

Synonyms
opposite contrast
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
anti-(opposite) + thesis(placing) → opposition
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the synonym of the word antithesis as used in the context: The cheerful girl was the antithesis of her gloomy brother?

  1. A equivalent
  2. B opposite
  3. C addition
  4. D copy
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B — opposite. “antithesis” means n. opposite; contrast; contradiction

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His reckless behavior was the very ______ of careful, patient planning.

  1. A example
  2. B antithesis
  3. C copy
  4. D model
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B — antithesis. “antithesis” means n. opposite; contrast; contradiction

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Common questions about “antithesis”

What does “antithesis” mean?

antithesis — n. opposite; contrast; contradiction. In Chinese: 对立面；对立.

How do you pronounce “antithesis”?

antithesis is pronounced /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: an · tith · e · sis.

How do you use “antithesis” in a sentence?

Love is the antithesis of hate. (爱是恨的对立面。)

What are synonyms for “antithesis”?

opposite, contrast — all close in meaning to antithesis (n. opposite; contrast; contradiction).

Is “antithesis” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. antithesis appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “antithesis”?

anti-(opposite) + thesis(placing) → opposition

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