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Antonyms are words that have the exact opposite meaning of another word.
Example:
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Antonyms derive its name from the word "anti" meaning "opposite" and "onym" meaning "name".
Antonyms are important because it helps to understand the exact meaning of the word given. To understand the meaning of a word, we can also take a look at the antonym or the opposite word. It helps us to find the exact meaning from diverse meanings, from the opposite point of view.
Important!
It may be interesting to note that most dictionaries present the meaning, synonyms and antonyms of words for a clear understanding.
Example:
Let us take up the case of the word "beautiful".
  • The dictionary meaning is "pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically". Synonyms are "lovely, pretty, good-looking" and the antonym is "ugly".
  • The antonym expresses the opposite meaning and it is precise. It helps to understand the word "beautiful" from a reverse perspective also.
Important!
Click here for an extensive list of antonyms.
Antonyms of words from the lesson "Kathmandu":
S.No
Word
Antonyms
1
CheapExpensive
2
OutsideInside
3
ConfusionOrder
4
FrontBack
5
Appear / EmergeVanish
6
EnterExit
7
DownUp
8
HolyUnsanctified
9
BelowAbove / Over
10
Old Modern / Novel / New
11
WiltFlourish / Thrive
12
DropPick
13
EvilGood
14
ContrastSimilar
15
ImmenseTiny
16
NarrowWide
17
MindlessCautious
18
NauseatingPleasant
19
ExhaustedEnergetic
20
RiseDrown
21
ExcessiveLimited
22
OccasionalConstant
23
DifficultEasy
24
FamiliarStrange
 
Important!
To practise more antonyms, click here.