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Antonym

Description:

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. It is a term used in language and linguistics to denote a word that expresses the opposite concept or idea to another word. Antonyms are important for enriching vocabulary and understanding the nuances of language.

Senses and Usages:

• Part of Speech: Noun
• Sense 1: A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
• Example Sentence: "The antonym of 'hot' is 'cold'."
• Example Sentence: "The antonym for 'big' is 'small'."
• Sense 2: A word or term used to indicate the opposite in a pair or comparison.
• Example Sentence: "In the phrase 'good and evil,' 'good' and 'evil' are antonyms."
• Example Sentence: "In 'black and white,' 'black' and 'white' are antonyms."

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