An antonym is a word with an opposite meaning to another word. Antonyms are the opposite of syntonyms. A text that contains many antonyms is a text that becomes more interesting. You can use antonyms or opposites in your writing when you’re trying to explain exactly what you mean or when you’re trying to show contrast or something that is very different in a sentence.
Tip: If you combine antonyms with synonyms (words with the same meaning) you can really make your writing more interesting and more readable.
Some examples of antonyms
Some examples of antonyms:
- happy – sad
- hot – cold
- big – small
- up – down
- rich – poor
- clean – dirty
- fast – slow
- always – never
Examples of opposite words
- The opposite of up is down
- The opposite or antonyms of in is out
- The opposite of loud is quiet
- The Antonyme or opposite of big is small
