Antonyms
What is Antonyms?
A word opposite in meaning to another (e.g., bad and good).
Key points
- To identify words with opposite meanings.
- To expand vocabulary by learning antonym pairs.
- To improve reading comprehension by understanding word contrasts.
Common exam trap
Confusing antonyms with synonyms.
Definitions
- Term
Antonym
- Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another (e.g., bad and good).
- Term
Opposite Meaning
- Meaning
Expressing a contrary idea or concept.
Learning objectives
To identify words with opposite meanings.
To expand vocabulary by learning antonym pairs.
To improve reading comprehension by understanding word contrasts.
Prerequisites
Basic English vocabulary.
Understanding of word meanings.
Familiarity with common prefixes.
Common mistakes
Confusing antonyms with synonyms.
Choosing an answer that is related but not opposite in meaning.
Not considering the part of speech of the given word.
Selecting an antonym that doesn't fit the context (if a sentence is provided).
Keywords
Antonym
Opposite
Vocabulary
English
SSC CGL
Meaning
Contrast
Practice preview
Which word is the antonym of 'Zenith'?…
medium
Find the antonym for 'Frugal'.…
medium
Which of the following is the antonym of 'Obfuscate'?…
hard