Which term would you use to describe words that have opposite meanings?

Which term would you use to describe words that have opposite meanings?

• A. Synonyms
• B. Homophones
• C. Homonyms
• D. Antonyms

Answer: (D)

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. When you see pairs like hot and cold, big and small, or happy and sad, you’re spotting antonyms that show contrast. This helps you describe differences clearly and precisely. It’s different from synonyms, which have similar meanings, and from homophones, which sound the same but may have different spellings and meanings, or from homonyms, which are words with the same spelling and sometimes sound but different meanings. Some words have multiple opposite options depending on context, but the core idea is opposite meanings.

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. When you see pairs like hot and cold, big and small, or happy and sad, you’re spotting antonyms that show contrast. This helps you describe differences clearly and precisely. It’s different from synonyms, which have similar meanings, and from homophones, which sound the same but may have different spellings and meanings, or from homonyms, which are words with the same spelling and sometimes sound but different meanings. Some words have multiple opposite options depending on context, but the core idea is opposite meanings.