Antonyms in Context
The fisherman left the smooth water of the sheltered harbor. Out on the open sea, rough waves tossed his boat back and forth.
Antonym - Rough
Which word is an antonym of argue?
A.) Agree
B.) Deny
A.) Agree
Pearls are produced by oysters. These treasures of the sea glisten with colors such as white, cream, pink, green, and even black. Beautifully colored pearls that shimmer brightly are often more expensive.
Synonym - Shimmer
Which word is a synonym of vicious?
A.) mean
B.) destroy
A.) mean
break is to repair as smile is to ?
A.) grin
B.) frown
B.) frown
Riding a bicycle is fun, but it can be dangerous. To stay safe while driving, always wear a helmet.
Antonym - Safe
Which word is an antonym of float?
A.) Bouy
B.) Sink
B.) Sink
Astronauts landed on the moon in 1969. Many people don't know that they had to leave their trash behind. To return to Earth, they had to abandon unnecessary items to lighten the load for takeoff.
Synonyms - leave
Which word is a synonym of coarse?
A.) rough
B.) woven
A.) rough
live is to die as stop is to ?
A.) followB.) go
B.) Go
In America, slurping is considered rude behavior. In Japan, however, slurping is thought of as a polite way to show that you're enjoying a meal.
Antonym - Polite
Which word is an antonym of present?
A.) Meet
B.) Absent
C.) Attend
B.) Absent
Every time I attempt to bake a souffle, it turns out poorly. Perhaps I should try baking an easier dish. Then again, maybe I just need more practice.
Synonym - Attempt
Which word is a synonym of change?
A.) preserve
B.) frozen
C.) alter
C.) alter
Open is to closed as near is to ?
A.) far
B.) closed
C.) shut
A.) far
During his lifetime, painter Vincent van Gogh was an unknown artist. Now his paintings are famous around the world and sell for millions of dollars.
Antonyms - Famous
Which word is an antonym of solemn?
A.) Severe
B.) Serious
C.) Cheerful
C.) Cheerful
When we first adopted our cat from the animal shelter, she was very shy. She would always hide under the bed when we had guests over. Now she's not timid at all!
Which word is a synonym of scurry?
A.) hasty
B.) limp
C.) dash
C.) dash
dishonest is to honest as always is to ?
A.) usually
B.) never
C.) sometimes
B.) never
Athens is one of the world's most ancient cities. Though it is famous for its historical museums, the city is also home to many new theatres, art galleries, and music halls.
Antonym - New
Which word is an antonym of freeze?
A.) Preserve
B.) Frost
C.) Thaw
C.) Thaw
When running a marathon, it's important to set a steady pace. Every small difference in speed can have a big impact over the course of twenty-six miles. Starting out too quickly may leave you too exhausted to finish.
Synonym - pace
how fast something moves
Which word is a synonym of permit?
A.) prevent
B.) oppose
C.) allow
C.) allow
happiness is to sadness as true is to ?
A.) affirm
B.) factual
C.) false
C.) false