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Grammar 1 Unit 3: Antonyms

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What is the origin of the word 'antonym'?

French language

Greek language (correct)

English language

Latin language

What is the definition of a gradable antonym?

A pair of words with similar meanings that lie on a continuous spectrum

A pair of words with opposite meanings that do not lie on a continuous spectrum

A pair of words with similar meanings that do not lie on a continuous spectrum

A pair of words with opposite meanings that lie on a continuous spectrum (correct)

What is an example of a relational antonym?

Teacher and student (correct)

Hot and cold

Big and large

Push and pull

What are the three types of antonyms?

Gradable, complementary, and relational Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a complementary antonym?

A pair of words with opposite meanings that do not lie on a continuous spectrum Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of the word 'teacher'?

There is no lexical opposite Signup and view all the answers

What is the quote at the beginning of the text about?

The secret to success Signup and view all the answers

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To provide additional information on antonyms Signup and view all the answers

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Antonyms

Antonyms are words that have contrasting or opposite meanings.
The word "antonym" originates from the Greek language, with "anti" meaning opposite and "onym" meaning name.

Types of Antonyms

There are three types of antonyms: gradable antonyms, complementary antonyms, and relational antonyms.

Gradable Antonyms

Gradable antonyms are pairs of words with opposite meanings that lie on a continuous spectrum.
Examples include hot and cold, which are opposite ends of the temperature spectrum.

Complementary Antonyms

Complementary antonyms are word pairs whose meanings are opposite but do not lie on a continuous spectrum.
Examples include push and pull.

Relational Antonyms

Relational antonyms are word pairs where the opposite meaning only makes sense in the context of the relationship between the two meanings.
Examples include teacher and pupil, where the opposite meaning only makes sense within the context of their relationship.
There is no lexical opposite of "teacher", but "teacher" and "pupil" are opposite within the context of their relationship.

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Learn about antonyms, words with opposite meanings, and how they are rooted in the Greek language. Understand the concept of antonyms with examples and quotes.