IPA: /ænˈtɪθɪsɪs/
KK: /æn'tɪθəsɪs/
Definition: A word or phrase that means the opposite of another word or phrase, often used to show contrast between two ideas.
Example: In literature, the antithesis of love is hate, highlighting the stark differences between the two emotions.
IPA: /ˈæn.tɪ.taɪp/
KK: /ˈæntiˌtaɪp/
Definition: A person or thing that is the opposite or a contrasting example of another, often used in a symbolic or representative way.
Example: In literature, the hero often has an antitype that represents the opposite values.
IPA: /ˌæntəˈnoʊməziə/
KK: /æntəˈnoʊməziə/
Definition: The use of a specific name or title to represent a general class or group, such as calling a traitor a 'Benedict Arnold' or referring to a king as 'Your Majesty.'
Example: In literature, authors often use antonomasia to create memorable characters by substituting a common trait for a proper name.
IPA: /ˈæntənɪm/
KK: /ˈæntənɪm/
Definition: A word that has a meaning that is opposite to another word.
Example: The word 'hot' is an antonym of 'cold'.
IPA: /ˌæntəˈnɪmɪk/
KK: /æn'tɑnɪmɪk/
Definition: Relating to a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
Example: The words 'hot' and 'cold' are antonymic to each other.
IPA: /ˌæntəˈnɪməs/
KK: /æn'tɑnəməs/
Definition: This word describes something that has a meaning that is opposite to another word.
Example: The words 'hot' and 'cold' are antonymous.
IPA: /ˈɛniweɪ/
KK: /ˈɛnɪˌweɪ/
Definition: In any manner or regardless of the circumstances; used to indicate that something will happen or is true despite other factors.
Example: It was a tough day, but I decided to go for a walk anyway.
IPA: /ˈeɪərɪst/
KK: /ˈeɪərɪst/
Definition: A type of verb form used in some languages that shows past action without indicating whether the action is complete or ongoing.
Example: In Classical Greek, the aorist tense is often used to describe actions that happened in the past.
IPA: /əˈplɛnti/
KK: /əˈplɛnti/
Definition: Existing in large amounts or quantities; abundant.
Example: There were opportunities aplenty for those willing to work hard.
Definition: In large quantities or amounts; more than enough.
Example: The garden was filled with flowers aplenty during the spring.
IPA: /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/
KK: /əˈpəʊlɪtɪkəl/
Definition: Not interested in or involved with politics or political matters.
Example: Many young people today consider themselves apolitical and do not engage in voting.
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