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Gradable Antonyms

Description:

Gradable antonyms are words that represent opposite ends of a spectrum, allowing for varying degrees of comparison between them. Unlike simple antonyms (e.g., good and bad), gradable antonyms allow for the possibility of something falling in between the two extremes.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. Linguistics: In linguistics, gradable antonyms refer to pairs of words that can be compared on a scale, such as hot and cold, where other words like warm and cool can fall in between.

Adjective:

1. Comparative: Gradable antonyms allow for a comparative degree, for example, she is hotter than him.
2. Superlative: Gradable antonyms also allow for a superlative degree, for example, this is the hottest day of the year.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The concept of gradable antonyms is essential in understanding semantic relationships in language.

Adjective:

1. His cooking was hotter than hers.
2. Of all the seasons, summer is the hottest.

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