Opposites Flashcards

Study Notes

Opposites in Vocabulary

Opposites enhance vocabulary by providing contrasting meanings for words.

Key Opposite Pairs

Empty - opposite is full: refers to a state of containing nothing versus a state of being completely filled.
Over - opposite is under: indicates a position that is above something versus a position that is below.
Dry - opposite is wet: describes the absence of moisture versus the presence of liquid.
Tall - opposite is short: pertains to height; tall indicates greater height while short indicates lesser.
Soft - opposite is hard: characterizes texture, with soft being yielding and hard being firm.
Slow - opposite is fast: relates to speed; slow indicates low speed while fast indicates high speed.
Shallow - opposite is deep: describes distance from the surface, with shallow being minimal depth and deep indicating significant depth.
Apart - opposite is together: refers to being separated versus being joined.
Low - opposite is high: indicates a position closer to the ground versus a position elevated from it.
Inside - opposite is outside: differentiates between being within an enclosure versus being external to it.
Back - opposite is front: indicates positions at the rear versus leading edge.
Bottom - opposite is top: denotes the lowest point in contrast to the highest point.
Far - opposite is near: describes distance, with far indicating a greater distance and near indicating proximity.
Light - opposite is dark: pertains to illumination, with light being bright and dark being devoid of light.
Shut - opposite is open: refers to closure versus accessibility.
Thin - opposite is fat: relates to body size, with thin indicating a slender shape while fat refers to roundness.
Sad - opposite is happy: expresses emotions, where sad indicates unhappiness and happy denotes joy.
Less - opposite is more: refers to quantity, with less indicating a smaller amount and more indicating a larger amount.
Push - opposite is pull: describes force; push is to apply force away while pull is to exert force toward oneself.
Repel - opposite is attract: indicates forces acting to separate versus coming together.

Description

Test your knowledge with these flashcards focused on opposites. Each card presents a word along with its antonym, helping you expand your vocabulary effectively. Perfect for language learners and anyone looking to improve their understanding of contrasting terms.