antonym
Translation
antonym
Examples
'Hot' is the antonym of 'cold'.
'Hot' is the antonym of 'cold'.
Grammar Patterns
((an antonym)) ((of sth.)) a word opposite in meaning to another. 'Hot' is the antonym of 'cold'.
Similar Words
Synonyms: opposite; Antonyms: synonym
Etymology
From Greek 'anti-' (opposite) + 'onoma' (name). Literally 'opposite name'.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'anti-' means 'against' or 'opposite', like in 'anti-social'.