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What do we call words that mean the opposite or reverse of each other?
What do we call words that mean the opposite or reverse of each other?
- Homophones
- Antonyms (correct)
- Homonyms
- Synonyms
Which part of speech almost never has an antonym?
Which part of speech almost never has an antonym?
- Preposition
- Noun (correct)
- Adjective
- Verb
What type of words are mostly antonyms?
What type of words are mostly antonyms?
- Nouns
- Adjectives (correct)
- Verbs
- Prepositions
Which type of word shows a relationship between words or location and can have an antonym?
Which type of word shows a relationship between words or location and can have an antonym?
What type of words are verbs?
What type of words are verbs?
Which colors make an antonym pair?
Which colors make an antonym pair?
What is the direct opposite of 'up'?
What is the direct opposite of 'up'?
What is the opposite of 'dry'?
What is the opposite of 'dry'?
What is the opposite of 'presence'?
What is the opposite of 'presence'?
What is the opposite of 'arrival'?
What is the opposite of 'arrival'?
Study Notes
Antonyms
- Words that mean the opposite or reverse of each other are called antonyms.
Special Cases
- Adverbs almost never have an antonym.
Word Types
- Adjectives are mostly antonyms, as they describe opposing qualities or characteristics.
Prepositions
- Prepositions show a relationship between words or location and can have an antonym.
Verbs
- Verbs are a type of word that expresses action, occurrence, or state of being.
Antonym Pairs
- Black and white are an antonym pair of colors.
- The direct opposite of 'up' is 'down'.
- The opposite of 'dry' is 'wet'.
- The opposite of 'presence' is 'absence'.
- The opposite of 'arrival' is 'departure'.
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Description
Test your knowledge of antonyms with this quiz. Discover words that have opposite meanings and learn how they are used in grammar. Explore the concept of opposites in the English language.
