What is "antithesis" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does antithesis mean in English? Meaning of antithesis definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "antithesis" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "antithesis": exact opposite

Noun

  • Meaning: exact opposite
  • Example: his theory is the antithesis of mine
  • Synonyms: antithesis
  • Hypernyms: oppositeness opposition
  • Pronunciation in US: /ænˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/

    Meaning of "antithesis": the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance

    Noun

  • Meaning: the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
  • Synonyms: antithesis
  • Hypernyms: rhetorical device
  • Pronunciation in US: /ænˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/

    Synonyms:

    inverse, reverse, converse, contrary, antipode, contradictory, contrast, counter, flip side, contra, antipole, other side, inversion, contradistinction, antagonism, contradiction, reversal, contrariety, contraposition, opposure,

    Antonyms:

    similarity, same, agreement, same,

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    antithesis in English: antithesis
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