opposites
word · lemma: opposite
Definition
Words, ideas, or things that are completely different from or reverse to each other, like 'hot' and 'cold'.
Usage & Nuances
Most common as a plural noun, especially in language learning for describing pairs like 'big' and 'small'. Can refer to ideas, sides, or positions. Don’t confuse with 'opposition' (which means resistance). Often used in educational contexts.
Spanish: opuestos - contrariosPortuguese (BR): opostos - contráriosPortuguese (PT): opostos - contráriosChinese (Simplified): 相反词 - 对立面Chinese (Traditional): 相反詞 - 對立面Hindi: विपरीत शब्दArabic: المتضادات - المعاكساتBengali: বিপরীত পদ - বিপরীত জিনিসRussian: противоположностиJapanese: 反対語 - 対義語Vietnamese: từ trái nghĩaKorean: 반대말 - 반대Turkish: zıtlar - zıt anlamlılarUrdu: متضاد الفاظ - الٹIndonesian: antonim - lawan kata
Example Sentences
Can you give me three pairs of opposites?
basic
Hot and cold are opposites.
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We learned about opposites in class today.
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Sometimes, two people have completely opposites views on a subject.
natural
Kids often love playing games with opposites, like matching big and small.
natural
You can learn a lot about a word by knowing its opposites.
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