Choose the antonym
Key Notes :
Understanding Antonyms
- Definition: Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
- Examples:
- Hot and Cold
- Big and Small
- Happy and Sad
How to Identify Antonyms
- Recognize the Meaning: Understand the meaning of the word you are trying to find the antonym for.
- Find the Opposite: Look for a word that has the opposite meaning.
- Context Matters: Sometimes, the context in which a word is used can help determine the correct antonym.
Common Antonyms
- Day and Night
- Open and Closed
- Full and Empty
- Strong and Weak
- Fast and Slow
- Tall and Short
- Rich and Poor
Contextual Clues:
- Sometimes the antonym of a word can be found by looking at the context in which it is used. For example, if someone says “The weather is very bright,” the antonym might be “dark.”
Antonyms in Sentences:
- Practice identifying antonyms by using them in sentences. For example, “The movie was very long, but the sequel was quite short.”
Let’s practice!
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