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Is sly an antonym or synonym?

"Sly" can be both a synonym and an antonym depending on the context and the word it's being compared to.

Here's how:

Synonyms:

* Cunning: A sly fox is a cunning fox.

* Devious: A sly plan is a devious plan.

* Shrewd: A sly businessman is a shrewd businessman.

* Wily: A sly salesman is a wily salesman.

Antonyms:

* Honest: A sly person is the opposite of an honest person.

* Open: A sly remark is the opposite of an open remark.

* Straightforward: A sly approach is the opposite of a straightforward approach.

* Naive: A sly person is the opposite of a naive person.

It's important to understand the context and the word being compared to determine whether "sly" is a synonym or antonym.

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