Find antonyms in context

  • Definition: Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
  • Examples: Hot / Cold, Happy / Sad, Big / Small

  • Context Clues: Use the surrounding words and sentences to determine the meaning of a word and its opposite.
    • Signal Words: Look for words like “but,” “however,” or “on the other hand” which often introduce antonyms.

  • Read Carefully: Pay attention to the entire sentence or paragraph where the word appears.
  • Look for Opposites: Identify if there is a word that conveys an opposite meaning within the same context.
  • Use Knowledge: Use what you already know about words and their meanings to help determine antonyms.

  • Use sentences with clear antonyms to illustrate the concept. For example, “The day was sunny and bright, but the night was dark and gloomy.”

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