Antonyms
An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning of another word.
| Word | Antonym |
|---|---|
| hot | cold |
| happy | sad |
| open | close / shut |
| early | late |
| increase | decrease |
Day and night.
The opposite of strong is weak.
Many antonyms are formed with a prefix: happy → unhappy, possible → impossible, agree → disagree.
Common mistake: Choosing the wrong prefix: "unpossible" is wrong — the antonym of possible is impossible.
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1. big
2. fast
3. happy
4. possible
📒 Words to learn
Meaning — Honest, straightforward, and frank.
“She gave a candid interview about her experience.”
Meaning — To avoid talking directly about something.
“Stop beating around the bush and get to the point.”
Meaning — To examine closely and thoroughly.
“The inspector scrutinized every detail of the project.”
Meaning — To meet someone by chance or unexpectedly.
“I ran into an old friend while shopping downtown.”
Meaning — Something that is very easy to do.
“That test was a piece of cake for me.”