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an·to·nym /ˈæntənɪm/ ●○○ noun [countable]  SLa word that means the opposite of another word 反义词 synonym a dictionary of synonyms and antonyms 同义词和反义词词典
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antonymA dictionary of synonyms and antonyms might also be useful.For example, the words hot and cold are antonyms that describe physical temperature.With pairs of antonyms, if one member undergoes a metaphorical extension, the other tends to change in a parallel fashion.
Origin antonym (1800-1900) French antonyme, from Greek anti- ( → ANTI-) + onyma name
an·to·nym nounChineseSyllable
the another word of means Corpus opposite that word a


antonym
antonym /ˈæntənɪm/ noun [countable]
 Date: 1800-1900
 Language: French
 Origin: antonyme, from Greek anti- ( anti-) + onyma 'name'
a word that means the opposite of another word ⇨ synonym:
    a dictionary of synonyms and antonyms


ant·onymBrE /ˈæntənɪm/ 🔊NAmE /ˈæntənɪm/ 🔊 noun (specialist) a word that means the opposite of another word 反义词 SYN opposite 'Old' has two possible antonyms: 'young' and 'new'. old 的反义词可能有两个:young 和 new。🔊🔊   compare synonym