antonym

[ˈæntənɪm]

antonym Definition

a word that means the opposite of another word.

Using antonym: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "antonym" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The antonym of 'hot' is 'cold'.

  • Example

    The antonym of 'good' is 'bad'.

  • Example

    The antonym of 'happy' is 'sad'.

Origins of antonym

from Greek 'anti-' meaning 'opposite' and 'onoma' meaning 'name'

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Summary: antonym in Brief

'Antonym' [ˈæntənɪm] refers to a word that means the opposite of another word. For example, the antonym of 'hot' is 'cold', and the antonym of 'good' is 'bad'.