30 Opposite Words, Opposite Words in English! In English, we often have to use opposite words to express ourselves clearly. For example, we might say “I’m not sure” when we mean “I’m certain.” Or we might say “That’s too bad” when we actually mean “That’s great!”
Having a good grasp of opposite words is essential for effective communication in English. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of 30 common opposite words in English. Study up on these words and their opposites, and you’ll be well on your way to mastering this important aspect of the language!
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30 Common Opposite Words
- liquid – solid
- hard – easy
- more – less
- import – export
- hot – cold
- interesting – boring
- natural – artificial
- in – out
- left – right
- normal – strange
- major – minor
- little – big
- married – single
- love – hate
- humid – dry
- man – woman
- kind – cruel
- laugh – cry
- honest – dishonest
- many – few
- heavy – light
- inside – outside
- night – day
- junior – senior
- light – dark
- healthy – sick
- long – short
- happy – sad
- modern – ancient
- messy – neat
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