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Antonyms on Organism

Definition:

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:
• In linguistics, antonyms are used to express the opposite meaning of a word.
• Learning antonyms helps to expand vocabulary and enhance language skills.
2. Adjective:
• Opposite organisms are those that have conflicting characteristics or traits.
• Ecologists study the relationships between antonyms on organisms within ecosystems.
3. Verb:
• Children in school are often taught to find and identify antonyms while learning new words.
• It is important to antonymize ("to create an antonym for") words accurately to convey the intended opposite meaning.
4. Adverb:
• The author effectively used antonyms to create a contrasting mood in the story.
• She spoke antonymously ("in an opposite manner") to her usual optimistic self.

Sample Sentences:

"Love" is an antonym of "hate".

The lion and the lamb are considered antonyms in terms of aggression.

Can you antonymize the word "happy" for me?

The two characters in the book were antonymously different in their personalities.

Related Products:

• Antonym Dictionary
• Word Game: Antonyms Edition
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