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antonym

/ˈæntənɪm/
an · to · nym /ˈæn · tə · nɪm/
English Definition
n. word opposite in meaning
中文释义
反义词
Significado en Español
antónimo
한국어 뜻
반의어
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
từ trái nghĩa
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How to use “antonym” in a sentence

Hot is an antonym of "cold".

hot是cold的反义词。

The antonym of "generous" is "stingy."

“generous”的反义词是“stingy”。

Finding an antonym is a good way to check a word's meaning.

找反义词是检验词义的好方法。

She listed a synonym and an antonym for each vocabulary word.

她为每个词汇写出了一个同义词和一个反义词。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is a synonym for “antonym”:

  1. A counterpart
  2. B opposite
  3. C definition
  4. D equivalent
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B — opposite. “antonym” means n. word opposite in meaning

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The word hot is a direct ______ of the word cold.

  1. A synonym
  2. B antonym
  3. C sentence
  4. D syllable
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B — antonym. “antonym” means n. word opposite in meaning

Common questions about “antonym”

What does “antonym” mean?

antonym — n. word opposite in meaning. In Chinese: 反义词.

How do you pronounce “antonym”?

antonym is pronounced /ˈæntənɪm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: an · to · nym.

How do you use “antonym” in a sentence?

“antonym” means word opposite in meaning. Examples: (1) Hot is an antonym of "cold". (2) The antonym of "generous" is "stingy." (3) Finding an antonym is a good way to check a word's meaning. (4) She listed a synonym and an antonym for each vocabulary word.

What are synonyms for “antonym”?

opposite, reverse — all close in meaning to antonym (n. word opposite in meaning).

Is “antonym” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. antonym appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “antonym”?

ant(opposite)+onym(word)

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