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an·to·nym
 antonym
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- pronunciation:
- aen
t
nIm
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
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a word having a meaning opposite to that of another word.
"Late" is an antonym of "early". (Cf. synonym.).- similar words:
- antithesis, contrary, converse, opposite
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| derivation: |
antonymous (adj.) |
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