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Term: antonymous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or exhibiting antonymy, which is the semantic relationship between words that have opposite meanings.

Sample Sentence: The words 'hot' and 'cold' are antonymous, as they have opposite meanings.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Contradictory or contrary in meaning.

Sample Sentence: The statement "love and hate are antonymous emotions" reflects their opposing meanings.

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Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In an antonymous manner; in a way that conveys opposite meanings.

Sample Sentence: The two characters acted antonymously, one being generous while the other displayed selfishness.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A word that is an antonym of another word.

Sample Sentence: 'Good' is the antonymous of 'bad'.

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