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antithesis

noun

The juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
A
Ends with
S
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
C2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

æn.ˈtɪ.θə.sɪs

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance

noun

  1. Exact opposite

    “His theory is the antithesis of mine”

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Example Sentences

His theory is the antithesis of mine

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