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Antonyms are words that have the exact opposite meaning of another word.
Example:
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Antonyms derive its name from the word "anti" meaning "opposite" and "onym" meaning "name".
Antonyms are important because it helps to understand the exact meaning of the word given. To understand the meaning of a word, we can also take a look at the antonym or the opposite word. It helps us to find the exact meaning from diverse meanings, from the opposite point of view.
Important!
It may be interesting to note that most dictionaries present the meaning, synonyms and antonyms of words for a clear understanding.
Example:
Let us take up the case of the word "beautiful".
  • The dictionary meaning is "pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically". Synonyms are "lovely, pretty, good-looking" and the antonym is "ugly".
  • The antonym expresses the opposite meaning and it is precise. It helps to understand the word "beautiful" from a reverse perspective also.
Important!
Click here for an extensive list of antonyms.
Antonyms of words from the poem "The Open Window":
S.No
Word
Antonyms
1
DownUp
2
WorseBetter
3
NiceNasty
4
RegretSatisfaction
5
YoungOld
6
Undefinable Definable
7
MasculineFeminine
8
TragedyFortune / Comedy
9
OpenClose
10
LargeSmall
11
WarmCool
12
OutIn
13
TreacherousSafe
14
WetDry
15
QuietLoud
16
Amuse / InterestBore
17
CheerfullySadly / Unwillingly
18
ScarcityAbundance
19
Horrible / GhastlyDelightful / Pleasant
20
ConsciousUnconscious / Unaware
21
FragmentWhole
22
ConstantOccasional
23
AbsencePresence
24
DuskDawn
25
SameDifferent
 
Important!
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