Antonyms are words that are opposite in meaning. In other words, a word that is the opposite of another word is called an antonym. For example, the antonym or opposite of hot is cold.
Come along as we study other examples of antonyms:
WORDS OPPOSITE
Fat – Thin
Big – Small
Tall – Short
Day – Night
Dirty – Clean
Beautiful – Ugly
Poor – Rich
Heavy – Light
Old – Young
Healthy – Sick
Strong – Weak
Late – Early
Brave – Afraid
Sharp – Dull
Fast – Slow
Loud – Quiet
Hot – Cold
Expensive – Cheap
Old – New
Wrong – Right
Build – Destroy
Understanding Antonyms helps you to have a good knowledge of words and their meanings.
Now try this question, let’s see if you truly understand Antonyms:
Question:
What is the opposite of the word Sweet?
A. Sugary
B. Bitter
C. Pleasant
D. Candy