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direct antonym

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun direct antonym has 1 sense
  1. direct antonym - antonyms that are commonly associated (e.g., `wet' and `dry')
    --1 is a kind of
    antonym, opposite word, opposite

Definitions from the Web

Direct Antonym

Description:

A direct antonym refers to a word that has the opposite meaning to another word. It is a term used in linguistics to describe words that are the most contrasting in meaning.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: "Love" and "hate" are direct antonyms, as they represent opposite emotions.

Adjective: The colors black and white are direct antonyms because they are at opposite ends of the color spectrum.

Verb: The verb "to give" is a direct antonym of "to take," as one action involves providing while the other involves receiving.

Adverb: "Quickly" and "slowly" are direct antonyms, describing opposite speeds or rates of action.

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