antonym
Translation
antonym
Examples
"Hot" is an antonym of "cold".
"Hot" is an antonym of "cold".
The dictionary lists synonyms and antonyms.
The dictionary lists synonyms and antonyms.
Grammar Patterns
an antonym of ((sth.)) a word that means the opposite of (sth.) "Hot" is an antonym of "cold".
Similar Words
Synonyms: opposite; Antonyms: synonym
Etymology
From Greek anti- ('opposite') and onoma ('name').
Memory Tips
Remember that the prefix 'anti-' means 'against' or 'opposite', as in 'anti-social'.