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Hot and cold are antonyms.
What does Antonym mean?
An antonym is an opposite word.
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A word with an opposite meaning to another word.
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an · tuh · nim · strongest beat: an
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MeaningAntonym means An antonym is an opposite word.
ExampleExample: Hot and cold are antonyms.
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- an · tuh · nim
- Strongest beat
- an
- Ending
- nim
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- Put a little extra energy on an.
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oppositeThe clearest meaning of antonym.
contrast wordUsed when words show opposite ideas.
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antonym
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antonyms
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