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Device Antonym

Definition:

The term "device antonym" refers to a word or phrase that has an opposite or contrasting meaning to another word or phrase.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a linguistic term, a device antonym is a word or phrase that has a completely opposite meaning to another word or phrase.

Example sentence: The device antonym of "hot" is "cold."

Sense 2:

As a tool for language enhancement, a device antonym serves as a useful writing technique to emphasize contrasts or create vivid imagery.

Example sentence: In the poem, the author cleverly uses device antonyms like "darkness" and "light" to convey the theme of hope amidst despair.

Usage:

Device antonyms can be used in various contexts such as literature, rhetoric, poetry, or simply to improve the clarity and expressiveness of everyday language.

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