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antonym (s) (noun), antonyms (pl)
1. A word or name that means the opposite of another word or name.
2. Two words that express opposing concepts.

The word wet is an antonym of the word dry and cold is an antonym of hot.

English also uses prefixes to indicate antonyms; such as, cacophony (bad, loud, harsh sounds) and euphony (good, harmonious, pleasant sounds). This process also functions in other languages.

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Antonym-Synonym Quiz #1

Two short multiple-choice answer quizzes dealing with the words dissension and consensus.

This entry is located in the following unit: -onym, -onymy, -onymic, -onymically, -onymous, -onymously, -nym (page 2)
Antonym-Synonym Quiz #1

Two short multiple-choice answer quizzes dealing with the words dissension and consensus.

Antonym-Synonym Quiz #2

Two short multiple-choice answer quizzes dealing with the words sensation and dissent.

This entry is located in the following unit: -onym, -onymy, -onymic, -onymically, -onymous, -onymously, -nym (page 2)
Antonym-Synonym Quiz #2

Two short multiple-choice answer quizzes dealing with the words sensation and dissent.

Antonym-Synonym Quiz #3

Two short multiple-choice answer quizzes dealing with the words vitality and homicide.

This entry is located in the following unit: -onym, -onymy, -onymic, -onymically, -onymous, -onymously, -nym (page 2)
Antonym-Synonym Quiz #3

Two short multiple-choice answer quizzes dealing with the words vitality and homicide.

Antonym-Synonym Quiz #4

Two short multiple-choice answer quizzes dealing with the words survive and post-mortem.

This entry is located in the following unit: -onym, -onymy, -onymic, -onymically, -onymous, -onymously, -nym (page 2)
Antonym-Synonym Quiz #4

Two short multiple-choice answer quizzes dealing with the words survive and post-mortem.