antonym
/ˈæntənɪm/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #4726 in the learning path
反义词
Definitions
n. a word whose meaning is opposite to another word's
反义词
Example
Our teacher asked us for an antonym of generous.
老师让我们说出一个generous的反义词。
Learning an antonym alongside each new adjective can help language students understand contrasts and expand their vocabulary.
语言学习者每学一个新形容词时同时学习其反义词，有助于理解对比关系并扩大词汇量。
Collocations
- an antonym of
- a pair of antonyms
Word family
- antonymous (adj.)
- antonymy (n.)
Antonyms
- synonym
Usage tip
常用an antonym of；synonym表示同义词。
FAQ
- What does antonym mean?
- a word whose meaning is opposite to another word's
- How is antonym pronounced?
- UK /ˈæntənɪm/, US /ˈæntənɪm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
