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Meaning of 'antithesis' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Antithesis [ n.]
- An opposition or contrast of words or sentiments occurring in the same sentence; as, "The prodigal robs his heir; the miser robs himself." "He had covertly shot at Cromwell; he how openly aimed at the Queen."
- The second of two clauses forming an antithesis.
- Opposition; contrast.

Meaning of 'antithesis' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . antithesis [ n]
Meaning (1):
- exact opposite
Example in sentence:
  • his theory is the antithesis of mine

Nearby Words:

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