Chapter 12

Antonyms (Opposites)

Words that mean the opposite, such as open and close.

Common antonyms

  • open × close
  • day × night
  • up × down
  • clean × dirty

Examples

  • Please open the door, then close it.
  • The sun is up in the day and down at night.

Key idea

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings: open/close, day/night, up/down.

Remember

Antonym means opposite.

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