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became antonyms

 

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Became Antonyms

Description:

The term "became antonyms" refers to the phenomenon where two words that previously had different meanings begin to acquire opposite or contradictory definitions over time. This process can occur due to various factors such as language evolution, shifts in cultural context, or changes in societal perception.

Examples:

Sense: Language Evolution

Narrow and Wide were once synonyms, but over time they became antonyms due to changes in language usage. Now, narrow refers to something with small width or limited scope, while wide signifies something with significant width or extensive scale.

Sense: Cultural Context

In some societies, Punctuality and Lateness are regarded as important values. However, in others, they became antonyms. While punctuality exemplifies arriving on time, lateness represents tardiness or delay.

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