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What is the antonym of speaker?

The antonym of "speaker" depends on the context. Here are some possibilities:

If "speaker" refers to the person who speaks:

* Listener: The one who listens to the speaker.

* Audience: A group of people listening to a speaker.

* Hearer: One who perceives sounds, including speech.

If "speaker" refers to the device that produces sound:

* Listener: A device that receives sound, such as headphones.

* Microphone: A device that captures sound, the opposite of a speaker that outputs sound.

* Receiver: A device that receives sound, often in a telephone.

If "speaker" refers to the act of speaking:

* Silence: The absence of sound.

* Writing: Communicating through written text.

* Nonverbal communication: Communicating through gestures, facial expressions, etc.

It's important to consider the specific meaning of "speaker" in the context to determine the most appropriate antonym.

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