Understanding Antonyms

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Questions and Answers

If 'loud' describes a booming sound, which word describes its absence?

  • noisy
  • play
  • quiet (correct)

Considering size, if something is 'big', what word describes something of a drastically reduced size?

  • cold
  • large
  • small (correct)

In the statement, 'I always go to bed early,' which option indicates the reverse frequency?

  • never (correct)
  • there
  • like

If a dog is described as 'big', which word would describe a dog of significantly smaller stature?

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If 'moist' means slightly wet, which word describes the complete absence of moisture?

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In the sentence, 'I am having a good day,' what word could replace 'good' to indicate the opposite experience?

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If someone is described as 'mad', which word suggests the reverse emotional state?

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Which term describes the relationship between 'BIG' and 'LITTLE'?

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If a gift is given to 'her,' which pronoun indicates the opposite recipient?

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If expressing approval is 'positive', then what does the opposite represent?

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Flashcards

What is the opposite of loud?

Having very high volume.

What is the opposite of big?

Small in size.

Opposite of always?

Not ever.

What is the opposite of big?

Small in size or extent.

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Opposite of moist.

Free from moisture; dry.

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Opposite of good?

Unpleasant or unfavorable.

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Opposite of mad?

Happy or pleased.

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BIG and LITTLE are...

Words with opposite meanings.

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Opposite of her?

Referring to a male object.

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Opposite of positive

Negative

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Study Notes

  • Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

Antonym Examples

  • The opposite of "loud" is "quiet".
  • The opposite of "big" is "small".
  • The opposite of "always" is "never".
  • The opposite of "moist" is "dry".
  • The opposite of "good" is "bad".
  • The opposite of "mad" is "happy".
  • "Big" and "little" are antonyms.
  • The opposite of "her" is "him".
  • The opposite of "off" is "on".

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