antonym

IPA/ˈæntənɪm/
IPA/ˈæntənɪm/

antonym — noun

  • antonymsingular
  • antonymsplural

1. a word used when you want to say the direct reverse of another word, such as col

1.名詞B2
釋義

a word used when you want to say the direct reverse of another word, such as cold for hot

例句

Samir wrote 'cold' as the antonym of 'hot' on the board.

the antonym of + [word]

Ada checked the word list to find an antonym for 'generous'.

find an antonym for + [word]

同義詞
  • opposite word

    an informal classroom explanation rather than the standard dictionary term.

  • contrasting term

    broader and less common; it does not always name a true opposite.

反義詞
  • synonym

    a synonym shares a similar meaning instead of reversing it.

文法句型

the antonym of + [word]

find an antonym for + [word]

用法筆記

Usually appears in vocabulary study, dictionary work, or classroom questions. Distinguish from synonym: a synonym stays close in meaning, while an antonym points in the opposite direction.

常見錯誤

❌The antonym of sunny is rainy weather.
✅The antonym of sunny is rainy or cloudy.
💡an antonym is usually given as a single word, not a longer phrase.
❌Teacher is the antonym of student.
✅Teacher and student are related roles, but they are not antonyms.
💡antonyms express opposite meanings, not simply different people in one situation.