Which statement correctly defines an antonym?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A word that has the opposite meaning of another word, like 'early' and 'late'
- Step 1: The prefix 'anti' points to opposition. Step 2. An antonym therefore means the opposite of another word. Answer: a word with the opposite meaning. Why not the others: A word with the same meaning is a synonym, a word that sounds alike is a homophone, and a word made from initial letters is an acronym.
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