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Fast is an antonym of slow.

Antonyms 01

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Understanding opposites helps you choose precise vocabulary and control tone in descriptions, arguments, and narratives.

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Fascinating Fact:

Light and dark are antonyms that control atmosphere, a dark corridor at 10 pm feels very different from a bright hall at 10 am.

In KS3 English, you use antonyms to sharpen meaning, contrast ideas, and guide the reader’s mood. Knowing precise opposites helps you edit repetitive wording and strengthen arguments and descriptions.

Key Terms

Antonym: A word with an opposite meaning, for example hot and cold.
Synonym: A word with a similar meaning, for example big and large.
Gradable antonyms: Opposites on a scale, for example cold, cool, warm, hot, rather than a simple yes or no contrast.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are antonyms in KS3 English?

Antonyms are pairs of words with opposite meanings, such as increase and decrease. Writers use them to create contrast and clarity.

What is the difference between antonyms and synonyms?

Antonyms are opposites, like shallow and deep. Synonyms are similar in meaning, like quiet and silent.

Are all antonyms exact opposites?

No. Some are exact, like alive and dead. Many are gradable, like warm and cool, which sit on a sliding scale.

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1 .

Awake

Alert

Asleep

Vigilant

Watchful

Remember: antonyms have opposite meanings

2 .

Stale

Fresh

Kept too long

Musty

Old

Remember: synonyms have similar meanings

3 .

Empty

Drained

Full

Poured out

Vacant

"Full" means the opposite of "empty"

4 .

Cry

Bewail

Laugh

Sob

Weep

The other three are synonyms for "cry"; synonyms have similar meanings

5 .

Shut

Barred

Closed

Fastened

Open

"Open" is an antonym for "shut"; the two words have opposite meanings

6 .

Late

After a deadline

Delayed

Early

Tardy

"Tardy" means "late", making the words synonyms

7 .

Bright

Dull

Radiant

Shining

Sparkling

"Sparkling", "shining" and "radiant" are synonyms

8 .

Long

Drawn out

Extended

Protracted

Short

"Extended", "drawn out" and "protracted" are synonyms

9 .

Shout

Cry

Scream

Shriek

Whisper

"Shriek" and "scream" have similar meanings to "shout"

10 .

Few

A minority

A small number

Many

Not many

"Few" and "many" are antonyms

Author: Sue Daish (English Teacher, Principal Examiner & Published Author)

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