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Noun antonym has 1 sense

antonym, opposite word, opposite - two words that express opposing concepts; "to him the opposite of gay was depressed"
--₁ is a kind of word
--₁ has particulars: direct antonym; indirect antonym

Definitions from the Web

Term: Antonym

Definition: An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning to another word.

Examples:

1. Noun: In the sentence, "Love is the antonym of hate," the word "hate" is the antonym of "love."

2. Adjective: The phrases "hot" and "cold" are antonyms, as they represent opposite levels of temperature.

3. Adverb: "Quickly" and "slowly" are antonyms, indicating contrasting speed or pace.

4. Verb: In the sentence, "To advance is an antonym for retreat," the action of moving forward opposes moving backward.

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