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Which part of speech is LEAST likely to have an antonym?
Which part of speech is LEAST likely to have an antonym?
- Preposition
- Verb
- Noun (correct)
- Adjective
Why are 'black' and 'white' considered antonyms in the context of colors?
Why are 'black' and 'white' considered antonyms in the context of colors?
- They evoke opposite emotional responses in most people.
- They are visually contrasting colors commonly used together.
- They represent the presence and absence of all colors, respectively. (correct)
- They are the most frequently used colors in language.
Which of the following pairs is an example of word association rather than antonymy?
Which of the following pairs is an example of word association rather than antonymy?
- Dog and Cat (correct)
- Wet and Dry
- In and Out
- Up and Down
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of antonyms?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of antonyms?
Identify the pair of words that demonstrates an antonym relationship within the context of movement.
Identify the pair of words that demonstrates an antonym relationship within the context of movement.
Flashcards
Antonyms
Antonyms
Words that have opposite meanings.
Adjectives (as Antonyms)
Adjectives (as Antonyms)
Words that describe nouns.
Prepositions (as Antonyms)
Prepositions (as Antonyms)
Words showing relationships or location; can have antonyms.
Verbs (as Antonyms)
Verbs (as Antonyms)
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Antonyms vs. Associated Words
Antonyms vs. Associated Words
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Study Notes
- Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
- "Down" is an antonym for "up," and "wet" is an antonym for "dry".
Antonym Types
- Only certain words and concepts have opposites.
- Nouns rarely have antonyms; for example, "shark" does not have a direct opposite.
Adjectives as Antonyms
- Most antonyms are adjectives, which describe nouns.
- Examples include:
- Happy / Sad
- Tall / Short
- Beautiful / Ugly
Prepositions as Antonyms
- Prepositions, showing relationships or locations, can have antonyms.
- Examples include:
- Over / Under
- Inside / Outside
- Above / Below
Verbs as Antonyms
- Verbs, which are action words, can sometimes have antonyms.
- Examples include:
- Arrive / Depart
- Ascend / Descend
- Advance / Retreat
Colors as Antonyms
- Only "black" and "white" form an antonym pair in colors.
- Black is the absence of color, while white is the presence of all colors.
Fake Antonyms
- Word association (e.g., "dog" and "cat") should not be confused with antonymy.
- Antonyms must be direct opposites, not just different words.
- "Dog" and "cat" are not antonyms because they are not direct opposites.
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Description
Learn about antonyms, words with opposite meanings, with examples of adjectives, prepositions, and verbs. Explore the unique case of color antonyms and the concept of fake antonyms through word association.
