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Definition of antonym

antonym

/ˈæn.tə.nɪm/
an · to · nym
Adverb:antonymously
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Plural:antonyms
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Adjective:antonymous
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• noun

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A word or lexical expression that means the opposite of another word in the same language.

Example

"In the English language, 'cold' is a direct antonym of 'hot'."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French 'antonyme', modeled on 'synonyme' from the Ancient Greek 'antōnymia', combining 'anti-' (opposite) and 'onyma' (name or word).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antonym. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antonym
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