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Antonyms Skimming

Definition:

Antonyms skimming is a technique used for quickly scanning a text to find and identify words that are opposite in meaning to a given word or concept. It helps in understanding the context and broadening one's vocabulary.

Verb - Antonyms Skim:

In order to reinforce their vocabulary, students can antonyms skim through passages in books and highlight words that are opposite in meaning to the given key terms.

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Noun - Antonyms Skimmer:

The antonyms skimmer is an avid reader who possesses a remarkable ability to quickly identify and comprehend words with contrasting meanings while reading.

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Adjective - Antonyms Skimming:

Antonyms skimming techniques can be applied to various academic disciplines, such as literature, where students explore contrasting themes to gain a comprehensive understanding.

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Example Sentences:

• She quickly antonyms skimmed through the article to find any words that could convey an opposite meaning.
• By antonyms skimming the text, the student successfully identified the word 'darkness' as an antonym for 'light'.
• The antonyms skimmer swiftly recognized the contrasting connotations of 'love' and 'hate' in the poem.