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Can you think of an antonym for wet?

Antonyms 02

Explore sharper writing with antonyms. Opposites create contrast, tighten meaning, and guide tone in descriptions and arguments. Practise pairing words to make points clear and memorable.

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Fascinating Fact:

Using antonyms in pairs builds strong sentences, victory and defeat, success and failure, hope and fear, each pair adds clear meaning fast.

In KS3 English, antonyms help you contrast ideas, control tone, and make arguments persuasive. You will practise choosing precise opposites and using them to clarify meaning in sentences and paragraphs.

Key Terms

  • Antonym: A word with the opposite meaning to another, for example success and failure.
  • Complementary antonyms: Exact opposites with no middle ground, for example alive and dead.
  • Gradable antonyms: Opposites on a scale, for example cold and hot with warm or cool in between.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are antonyms in KS3 English?

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings, such as increase and decrease. Writers use them to create contrast and make points clearer.

What is the difference between gradable and complementary antonyms?

Gradable pairs sit on a scale, like warm and cool. Complementary pairs are either or, like present and absent, with no middle value.

How can I use antonyms to improve my writing?

Pair opposites to highlight contrasts, for example victory versus defeat, and choose precise words that match your tone and purpose.

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4 .
Win
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5 .
Whole
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6 .
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7 .
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8 .
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Author:  Sue Daish (English Teacher, Principal Examiner & Published Author)
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