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Can you give other examples of antonyms words?

Antonyms:

General:

* Hot - Cold

* Light - Dark

* Happy - Sad

* Fast - Slow

* Big - Small

* Strong - Weak

* Wet - Dry

* Good - Bad

* Up - Down

* Right - Wrong

More specific:

* Generous - Stingy

* Honest - Dishonest

* Brave - Cowardly

* Quiet - Loud

* Clean - Dirty

* Smooth - Rough

* Sharp - Dull

* Active - Passive

* Open - Closed

* Empty - Full

Gradable Antonyms:

* Hot - Cool - Cold

* Big - Medium - Small

* Fast - Medium - Slow

* Loud - Quiet

* Strong - Weak

Relational Antonyms:

* Teacher - Student

* Buyer - Seller

* Parent - Child

* Husband - Wife

* Doctor - Patient

Antonyms with Specific Contexts:

* Win - Lose (in a game)

* Accept - Reject (an offer)

* Agree - Disagree (with an opinion)

* Push - Pull (an object)

* Enter - Exit (a room)

More Challenging:

* Proactive - Reactive

* Subjective - Objective

* Abstract - Concrete

* Formal - Informal

* Traditional - Modern

These are just a few examples, and there are many more antonyms out there. The best way to learn more is to read widely and pay attention to the words you encounter.

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