Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. They are useful for expanding your vocabulary and enhancing your writing. In this section, we will explore some common antonyms and their usage.
Common Antonyms
Here are some common antonyms and their meanings:
- Big - Small
- Hot - Cold
- Fast - Slow
- Happy - Sad
- Easy - Hard
- Good - Bad
- Young - Old
- Up - Down
- Open - Closed
- True - False
Example Sentences
Let's see how these antonyms can be used in sentences:
- The big house was very old and small in comparison to the new ones.
- The soup was too hot and I had to add some cold water.
- The car was driving fast and I was worried about the traffic.
- I am feeling happy because I got a good grade on my test.
- The task was easy for me, but it was very difficult for my friend.
- The story was good, but the ending was bad.
- The child was very young and didn't understand the concept.
- The elevator was going up, but I wanted to go down.
- The door was open and the wind blew the papers all over the floor.
- The information was true, but it didn't help me make a decision.
Expand Your Vocabulary
To further enhance your understanding of antonyms, you can explore more words and their meanings. Check out our Vocabulary Builder section for more resources and exercises.
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