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What is the opposite of an adjective?

There isn't a single word that's the direct opposite of an adjective.

However, here's why and what you can consider instead:

* Adjectives describe nouns: They tell us more about a person, place, or thing.

* Opposites depend on the adjective: The opposite of "happy" is "sad," but the opposite of "big" is "small." There's no one-word substitute for "opposite of adjective."

Here are some ways to think about the opposite of an adjective:

* Antonyms: These are words with opposite meanings. "Hot" and "cold" are antonyms.

* Negation: You can use "not" to create the opposite of an adjective. "Happy" becomes "not happy."

* Other descriptive words: There might be a different adjective that conveys the opposite meaning. "Beautiful" could be contrasted with "ugly" or "plain."

Let me know if you have a specific adjective in mind, and I can help you find its opposite!

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