antonym
/ˈæntənɪm/
an · to · nym
/ˈæn · tə · nɪm/
English Definition
n. word opposite in meaning
Significado en Español
antónimo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
từ trái nghĩa
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Example Sentence
Hot is an antonym of "cold".
hot是cold的反义词。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ant(opposite)+onym(word)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “antonym”:
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A
counterpart
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B
opposite
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C
definition
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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.
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A
synonym
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B
antonym
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C
sentence
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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?
Hot is an antonym of "cold". (hot是cold的反义词。)
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 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “antonym”?
ant(opposite)+onym(word)
