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In this lesson, you will learn all about antonyms — words that have opposite meanings. The CEM 11+ exam frequently tests antonyms, and the questions can appear in different formats: matching pairs, odd-one-out, or choosing the word most opposite in meaning to a given word. Being confident with antonyms will help you answer quickly and accurately.
An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.
| Word | Antonym |
|---|---|
| Hot | Cold |
| Light | Dark |
| Happy | Sad |
| Brave | Cowardly |
| Ancient | Modern |
Antonyms come in different types. Understanding these types helps you spot them more easily in the exam.
These are opposites that sit at either end of a scale. There are degrees between them.
| Scale example |
|---|
| Freezing — cold — cool — warm — hot — boiling |
| Tiny — small — medium — large — huge — enormous |
You can be quite hot or very hot, so the opposites are not absolute.
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