Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

They are used to convey contrast and can help

clarify meaning by highlighting differences. For example:

• Hot and cold

• Happy and sad

• Fast and slow

Antonyms

1. Abundant - Scarce

2. Accept - Reject

3. Active - Passive

4. Add - Subtract

5. Afraid - Brave

6. Alive - Dead

7. All - None

8. Always - Never

9. Ancient - Modern

10. Arrival - Departure

11. Ascend - Descend

12. Attack - Defend

13. Bad - Good

14. Beautiful - Ugly

15. Begin - End

16. Better - Worse

17. Big - Small

18. Black - White

19. Bold - Timid

20. Borrow - Lend

21. Brave - Cowardly

22. Bright - Dull

23. Build - Destroy

24. Calm - Agitated

25. Cheap - Expensive

26. Clean - Dirty

27. Clear - Confused

28. Close - Open

29. Cold - Hot

30. Complex - Simple

31. Construct - Demolish

32. Continue - Stop

33. Create - Destroy

34. Cry - Laugh

35. Dark - Light

36. Deep - Shallow

37. Defend - Attack

38. Definite - Indefinite

39. Demand - Supply

40. Depart - Arrive

41. Despair - Hope

42. Diligent - Lazy

43. Dirty - Clean

44. Dull - Sharp

45. Easy - Difficult

46. Empty - Full

47. Encourage - Discourage

48. Enter - Exit

49. Even - Odd

50. Expand - Contract

51. Failure - Success

52. False - True

53. Fast - Slow

54. Fat - Thin

55. Fear - Courage

56. Few - Many

57. Fill - Empty

58. Final - Initial

59. First - Last

60. Foolish - Wise

61. Forget - Remember

62. Free - Bound

63. Fresh - Stale

64. Friend - Enemy

65. Full - Empty

66. Generous - Stingy

67. Gentle - Harsh

68. Give - Take

69. Glad - Sad

70. Good - Bad

71. Happy - Unhappy

72. Hard - Soft

73. Heavy - Light

74. High - Low

75. Hope - Despair

76. Hot - Cold

77. Ill - Healthy

78. Important - Trivial

79. Increase - Decrease

80. Inside - Outside

81. Interesting - Boring

82. Kind - Cruel

83. Lend - Borrow

84. Light - Dark

85. Little - Much

86. Long - Short

87. Loud - Quiet

88. Love - Hate

89. Low - High

90. Male - Female

91. Many - Few

92. Modern - Ancient

93. More - Less

94. Narrow - Wide

95. Near - Far

96. New - Old

97. Noisy - Silent

98. Open - Closed

99. Optimistic - Pessimistic

100. Over - Under

101. Perfect - Imperfect

102. Permanent - Temporary

103. Pleasant - Unpleasant

104. Poor - Rich

105. Possible - Impossible

106. Powerful - Weak

107. Quiet - Noisy

108. Raise - Lower

109. Real - Fake

110. Refuse - Accept

111. Right - Wrong

112. Rough - Smooth

113. Sad - Happy

114. Safe - Dangerous

115. Same - Different

116. Satisfied - Dissatisfied

117. Short - Tall

118. Silent - Loud

119. Simple - Complex

120. Slow - Fast

121. Soft - Hard

122. Strong - Weak

123. Success - Failure

124. Sweet - Bitter

125. Take - Give

126. Thick - Thin

127. Tight - Loose

128. Tiny - Huge

129. Tough - Easy

130. True - False

131. Ugly - Beautiful

132. Up - Down

133. Victory - Defeat

134. Warm - Cool

135. Weak - Strong

136. Wet - Dry

137. Win - Lose

138. Wise - Foolish

139. Young - Old

140. Abandon - Keep

141. Addict - Detach

142. Acknowledge - Ignore

143. Advance - Retreat

144. Agree - Disagree

145. Alter - Maintain

146. Appear - Disappear

147. Arrive - Depart

148. Attain - Lose

149. Attract - Repel

150. Balance - Imbalance

151. Begin - End

152. Calm - Agitate

153. Cease - Continue

154. Choose - Reject

155. Complicate - Simplify

156. Conceal - Reveal

157. Confirm - Deny

158. Connect - Disconnect

159. Create - Destroy

160. Criticize - Praise

161. Cure - Ill

162. Damage - Repair

163. Decide - Hesitate

164. Decrease - Increase

165. Deflate - Inflate

166. Deliver - Receive

167. Disappear - Appear

168. Dismiss - Accept

169. Encourage - Discourage

170. Enlarge - Shrink

171. Enter - Exit

172. Expand - Contract

173. Fail - Succeed

174. Fall - Rise

175. Freeze - Melt

176. Gain - Lose

177. Grow - Shrink

178. Hide - Seek

179. Hurt - Heal

180. Increase - Decrease

 181. Include - Exclude

182. Inquire - Ignore

183. Insist - Yield

184. Join - Separate

185. Laugh - Cry

186. Lead - Follow

187. Lose - Win

188. Marry - Divorce

189. Mend - Break

190. Miss - Hit

191. Overcome - Succumb

192. Plan - Random

193. Promote - Demote

194. Refuse - Accept

195. Relax - Tense

196. Respect - Disregard

197. Rise - Fall

198. Succeed - Fail

199. Support - Oppose

200. Trust - Distrust

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The opposite of "happy" is:

a) Joyful
b) Content
c) Sad
d) Cheerful

2. The antonym of "increase" is:

a) Expand
b) Enlarge
c) Decrease
d) Enhance

3. The opposite of "dark" is:

a) Dull
 b) Bright
c) Gray
d) Shadowy

4. The antonym of "strong" is:

a) Sturdy
b) Robust
c) Weak
d) Powerful

5. The opposite of "old" is:

a) Ancient
b) Youthful
c) Mature
d) Vintage

6. The antonym of "rise" is:

a) Ascend
b) Climb
c) Fall
d) Improve

7. The opposite of "cold" is:

a) Chilly
b) Cool
c) Hot
d) Icy

8. The antonym of "quiet" is:

a) Calm
b) Silent
c) Loud
d) Peaceful

9. The opposite of "love" is:

a) Adore
b) Hate
c) Like
d) Cherish

10. The antonym of "true" is:

a) Accurate
b) Honest
c) False
d) Correct

11. The opposite of "young" is:

a) Immature
b) Old
c) Juvenile
d) Childlike
12. The antonym of "victory" is:
a) Success
b) Triumph
c) Defeat
d) Win

13. The opposite of "generous" is:

a) Charitable
b) Giving
c) Stingy
d) Kind

14. The antonym of "hard" is:

a) Tough
b) Solid
c) Soft
d) Firm

15. The opposite of "clean" is:

a) Tidy
b) Pure
c) Dirty
d) Neat

16. The antonym of "fast" is:

a) Quick
b) Slow
c) Rapid
d) Swift

17. The opposite of "full" is:

a) Packed
b) Overflowing
c) Empty
d) Satisfied

18. The antonym of "famous" is:

a) Renowned
b) Notable
c) Unknown
d) Celebrated

19. The opposite of "happy" is:

a) Joyful
b) Elated
c) Sad
d) Pleased

20. The antonym of "sweet" is:

a) Sugary
b) Bitter
 c) Tasty
d) Flavorful

21. The opposite of "safe" is:

a) Secure
b) Dangerous
c) Protected
d) Assured

22. The antonym of "modern" is:

a) Current
b) Up-to-date
c) Antique
d) Trendy

23. The opposite of "near" is:

a) Close
b) Distant
c) Adjacent
d) Proximate

24. The antonym of "happy" is:

a) Joyful
b) Satisfied
c) Unhappy
d) Cheerful

25. The opposite of "succeed" is:

a) Achieve
b) Fail
c) Accomplish
d) Win

26. The antonym of "big" is:

a) Huge
b) Large
c) Small
d) Immense

27. The opposite of "strong" is:

a) Powerful
b) Weak
c) Sturdy
d) Mighty

28. The antonym of "tall" is:

a) Short
b) High
c) Elevated
d) Lofty
29. The opposite of "rough" is:
a) Smooth
b) Uneven
c) Coarse
d) Harsh

30. The antonym of "silent" is:

a) Mute
b) Quiet
c) Noisy
d) Calm

31. The opposite of "difficult" is:

a) Hard
b) Simple
c) Complicated
d) Tough

32. The antonym of "young" is:

a) Elderly
b) Adult
c) Minor
d) Juvenile

33. The opposite of "right" is:

a) Correct
b) Wrong
c) Accurate
d) True

34. The antonym of "arrive" is:

a) Get
b) Depart
c) Reach
d) Come

35. The opposite of "expensive" is:

a) Costly
b) Affordable
c) Priceless
d) Valuable

36. The antonym of "happy" is:

a) Cheerful
b) Joyful
c) Sad
d) Pleased

37. The opposite of "hard" is:

a) Solid
b) Soft
 c) Tough
d) Sturdy

38. The antonym of "generous" is:

a) Giving
b) Kind
c) Selfish
d) Charitable

39. The opposite of "smooth" is:

a) Flat
b) Bumpy
c) Silky
d) Polished

40. The antonym of "advance" is:

a) Progress
b) Promote
c) Retreat
d) Move

41. The opposite of "joy" is:

a) Happiness
b) Sorrow
c) Bliss
d) Delight

42. The antonym of "love" is:

a) Affection
b) Hate
c) Fondness
d) Care

43. The opposite of "win" is:

a) Succeed
b) Lose
c) Achieve
d) Conquer

44. The antonym of "increase" is:

a) Grow
b) Expand
c) Decrease
d) Enlarge

45. The opposite of "bright" is:

a) Dull
b) Shiny
c) Radiant
d) Vivid
46. The antonym of "fresh" is:
a) New
b) Stale
c) Crisp
d) Clean

47. The opposite of "difficult" is:

a) Hard
b) Simple
c) Complicated
d) Tough

48. The antonym of "low" is:

a) High
b) Elevated
c) Lowly
d) Down

49. The opposite of "triumph" is:

a) Victory
b) Success
c) Defeat
d) Achievement

50. The antonym of "rise" is:

a) Climb
b) Ascend
c) Fall
d) Increase

51. The opposite of "healthy" is:

a) Fit
b) Ill
c) Strong
d) Well

52. The antonym of "valuable" is:

a) Priceless
b) Worthless
c) Important
d) Significant

53. The opposite of "respect" is:

a) Esteem
b) Disregard
c) Honor
d) Value

54. The antonym of "rough" is:

a) Uneven
b) Smooth
 c) Coarse
d) Harsh

55. The opposite of "tight" is:

a) Firm
b) Loose
c) Secure
d) Strong

56. The antonym of "bitter" is:

a) Sour
b) Sweet
c) Spicy
d) Hot

57. The opposite of "unusual" is:

a) Rare
b) Common
c) Unique
d) Distinct

58. The antonym of "gain" is:

a) Lose
b) Obtain
c) Acquire
d) Attain

59. The opposite of "funny" is:

a) Humorous
b) Comical
c) Serious
d) Amusing

60. The antonym of "strong" is:

a) Tough
b) Resilient
c) Weak
d) Sturdy

61. The opposite of "sharp" is:

a) Blunt
b) Keen
c) Edged
d) Pointed

62. The antonym of "sweet" is:

a) Sugary
b) Bitter
c) Savory
d) Tangy
63. The opposite of "success" is:
a) Failure
b) Achievement
c) Victory
d) Accomplishment

64. The antonym of "certain" is:

a) Sure
b) Doubtful
c) Confident
d) Positive

65. The opposite of "loyal" is:

a) Faithful
b) Unfaithful
c) True
d) Devoted

66. The antonym of "short" is:

a) Tiny
b) Brief
c) Long
d) Small

67. The opposite of "foolish" is:

a) Silly
b) Wise
c) Ridiculous
d) Stupid

68. The antonym of "delicious" is:

a) Flavorful
b) Tasty
c) Disgusting
d) Savory

69. The opposite of "powerful" is:

a) Strong
b) Weak
c) Mighty
d) Forceful

70. The antonym of "creative" is:

a) Imaginative
b) Inventive
c) Unoriginal
d) Innovative

71. The opposite of "expand" is:

a) Increase
b) Enlarge
 c) Shrink
d) Widen

72. The antonym of "enjoy" is:

a) Relish
b) Appreciate
c) Dislike
d) Love

73. The opposite of "generous" is:

a) Giving
b) Selfish
c) Kind
d) Charitable

74. The antonym of "trust" is:

a) Believe
b) Doubt
c) Confide
d) Rely

75. The opposite of "valuable" is:

a) Significant
b) Worthless
c) Precious
d) Important

76. The antonym of "vivid" is:

a) Bright
b) Colorful
c) Dull
d) Lively

77. The opposite of "ancient" is:

a) Historical
b) Old
c) Modern
d) Antique

78. The antonym of "grateful" is:

a) Thankful
b) Ungrateful
c) Appreciative
d) Indebted

79. The opposite of "fortunate" is:

a) Lucky
b) Unlucky
c) Blessed
d) Favored
80. The antonym of "alive" is:
a) Living
b) Dead
c) Existing
d) Breathing

81. The opposite of "beneficial" is:

a) Helpful
b) Advantageous
c) Detrimental
d) Favorable

82. The antonym of "peaceful" is:

a) Calm
b) Tranquil
c) Chaotic
d) Serene

83. The opposite of "frequent" is:

a) Regular
b) Rare
c) Often
d) Common

84. The antonym of "safe" is:

a) Secure
b) Dangerous
c) Protected
d) Assured

85. The opposite of "logical" is:

a) Rational
b) Illogical
c) Reasonable
d) Coherent

86. The antonym of "temporary" is:

a) Provisional
b) Permanent
c) Fleeting
d) Short-lived

87. The opposite of "ordinary" is:

a) Common
b) Usual
c) Exceptional
d) Average

88. The antonym of "heroic" is:

a) Brave
b) Cowardly
 c) Noble
d) Valiant

89. The opposite of "simple" is:

a) Complicated
b) Easy
c) Straightforward
d) Basic

90. The antonym of "freedom" is:

a) Liberty
b) Independence
c) Captivity
d) Autonomy

91. The opposite of "interesting" is:

a) Engaging
b) Boring
c) Exciting
d) Fascinating

92. The antonym of "sincere" is:

a) Genuine
b) Honest
c) Insincere
d) Truthful

93. The opposite of "major" is:

a) Significant
b) Minor
c) Important
d) Key

94. The antonym of "active" is:

a) Energetic
b) Busy
c) Inactive
d) Engaged

95. The opposite of "encourage" is:

a) Motivate
b) Discourage
c) Inspire
d) Support

96. The antonym of "serene" is:

a) Calm
b) Peaceful
c) Turbulent
d) Relaxed
 97. The opposite of "expand" is:
a) Increase
b) Decrease
c) Enlarge
d) Stretch

98. The antonym of "desirable" is:

a) Attractive
b) Undesirable
c) Pleasing
d) Coveted

99. The opposite of "active" is:

a) Dynamic
b) Inactive
c) Vigorous
d) Energetic

100. The opposite of "courageous" is:

a) Bold
b) Fearful
c) Brave
d) Heroic

Answers

1. c

2. c

3. b

4. c

5. b

6. c

7. c

8. c

9. b

10. c

11. b

12. c

13. c

14. c

15. c
16. b

17. c

18. c

19. c

20. b

21. b

22. c

23. b

24. c

25. b

26. c

27. b

28. a

29. a

30. c

31. b

32. b

33. b

34. b

35. b

36. c

37. b

38. b

39. a

40. c

41. b

42. b

43. b

44. c

45. a

46. b
47. b

48. a

49. c

50. c

51. b

52. b

53. b

54. b

55. b

56. b

57. b

58. a

59. c

60. b

61. a

62. b

63. a

64. b

65. b

66. c

67. b

68. c

69. b

70. c

71. c

72. c

73. b

74. b

75. b

76. c

77. c
78. b

79. b

80. b

81. c

82. c

83. b

84. b

85. b

86. b

87. c

88. b

89. a

90. c

91. b

92. c

93. b

94. c

95. b

96. c

97. b

98. b

99. b

100. b