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Antonyms

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings to one another. They are often used to express contrast or to convey different shades of meaning. Antonyms can be especially useful in writing, as they allow for a more precise and nuanced expression of ideas.

For example:

• Night is the antonym of day.
• Good is the antonym of bad.
• Hot is the antonym of cold.

Antonyms can be found in various parts of speech including nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. They play a significant role in improving vocabulary and language skills.

Sample Sentences

• It's important to understand the antonyms of words in order to fully grasp their meanings.
• The author cleverly used antonyms to create contrast and highlight the theme in the story.
• Learning new antonyms every day helps to expand your language proficiency.

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