{"id":761,"date":"2022-04-21T11:22:16","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T11:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/9thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=761"},"modified":"2025-09-09T17:40:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T17:40:35","slug":"e-u-2-determine-the-meaning-of-words-using-antonyms-in-context","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/9thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-u-2-determine-the-meaning-of-words-using-antonyms-in-context\/","title":{"rendered":"E- U.2 Determine the meaning of words using antonyms in context"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#03005e;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Determine the meaning of words using antonyms in context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAGygAt9cyA\/uNF31FkRQ5DJqwoO-NXlxQ\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGygAt9cyA&#x2F;uNF31FkRQ5DJqwoO-NXlxQ&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAGygAt9cyA&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9th Class &#8211; U.2 Determine The Meaning Of Words Using Antonyms In Context<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#74008d\">Key Notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>What are Antonyms?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Definition:<\/strong> Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. Understanding antonyms is a powerful tool for expanding your vocabulary and improving your reading comprehension. They act as clues that help you decipher the meanings of unfamiliar words within a text. Think of them as the &#8216;Yin and Yang&#8217; of the word world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>How Context Helps<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>context<\/em> of a sentence or paragraph provides valuable clues to the meaning of words. When you encounter an unfamiliar word, look for words or phrases nearby that offer hints. Antonyms are one type of context clue that can be particularly helpful. By identifying a word with the <em>opposite<\/em> meaning, you can often infer the meaning of the unknown word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Examples in Action<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at some examples of how antonyms can reveal word meanings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sentence:<\/strong><em>Although the comedian&#8217;s jokes were usually hilarious, tonight they were quite<\/em><strong>doleful<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Antonym:<\/strong> <em>hilarious<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inference:<\/strong> <em>Doleful<\/em> likely means sad or mournful, the opposite of hilarious.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sentence:<\/strong><em>The old path was<\/em><strong>tortuous<\/strong>, <em>but the new road was straight.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Antonym:<\/strong> <em>straight<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inference:<\/strong> <em>Tortuous<\/em> likely means winding or twisting, the opposite of straight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sentence:<\/strong><em>Instead of being<\/em><strong>amiable<\/strong>, <em>he was often bad-tempered and grouchy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Antonym:<\/strong> <em>bad-tempered, grouchy<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inference:<\/strong> <em>Amiable<\/em> likely means friendly or good-natured, the opposite of bad-tempered and grouchy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tips for Using Antonyms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some helpful tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identify signal words:<\/strong> Look for words like <em>but, although, however, instead of, on the other hand<\/em>, or <em>unlike<\/em>. These words often signal a contrast or opposition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look for direct opposites:<\/strong> Sometimes, the antonym will be a direct opposite (e.g., <em>hot<\/em> vs. <em>cold<\/em>, <em>happy<\/em> vs. <em>sad<\/em>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider the overall meaning:<\/strong> Make sure your inferred meaning makes sense in the context of the entire sentence and paragraph.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t be afraid to guess:<\/strong> Even if you&#8217;re not 100% sure, make an educated guess based on the antonym clue. The more you practice, the better you&#8217;ll become at inferring meaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use a dictionary (after you try to infer):<\/strong> After trying to figure out the meaning using the context, confirm your understanding using a dictionary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Example table of words and their antonyms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>| Word | Antonym |<br>| &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; | &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; |<br>| Happy | Sad |<br>| Fast | Slow |<br>| Kind | Cruel |<br>| Brave | Cowardly |<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Practice Makes Perfect<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to master this skill is through practice. Pay close attention to context clues, especially antonyms, as you read. Try to infer the meanings of unfamiliar words, and then check your understanding with a dictionary. Happy reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, antonyms are words with opposite meanings that can act as powerful clues to unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words. By carefully examining the context of a sentence and identifying antonyms, you can make educated guesses about new vocabulary, improving both your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Remember to look for signal words that indicate contrast, consider the overall sentence meaning, and practice regularly to hone your abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-u-2-determine-the-meaning-of-words-using-antonyms-in-context\/2\/\"><strong>List of Determine the meaning of words using antonyms in context<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!\ud83d\udd8a\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure 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class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>No.<\/th><th>Word<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Abundant<\/td><td>Available in large quantity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Absent<\/td><td>Not present<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Accept<\/td><td>To receive willingly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Reject<\/td><td>To refuse<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Active<\/td><td>Energetic, engaged in action<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Passive<\/td><td>Inactive, not participating<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Advance<\/td><td>Move forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Retreat<\/td><td>Move backward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Agree<\/td><td>To have the same opinion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Disagree<\/td><td>To have a different opinion<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Allow<\/td><td>Permit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Forbid<\/td><td>Refuse to allow<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>Ancient<\/td><td>Very old<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Modern<\/td><td>Relating to the present<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>Arrival<\/td><td>Act of coming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>Departure<\/td><td>Act of leaving<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>Ascend<\/td><td>To go up<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>Descend<\/td><td>To go down<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>Attentive<\/td><td>Paying close attention<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>Distracted<\/td><td>Not paying attention<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<\/td><td>Beautiful<\/td><td>Pleasing to the senses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<\/td><td>Ugly<\/td><td>Unpleasant to look at<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<\/td><td>Begin<\/td><td>Start<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24<\/td><td>End<\/td><td>Finish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>Bold<\/td><td>Brave and confident<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<\/td><td>Timid<\/td><td>Shy and fearful<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<\/td><td>Brave<\/td><td>Courageous<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28<\/td><td>Cowardly<\/td><td>Lacking courage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29<\/td><td>Bright<\/td><td>Giving off light<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30<\/td><td>Dim<\/td><td>Not bright<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31<\/td><td>Build<\/td><td>To make or construct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32<\/td><td>Destroy<\/td><td>To ruin or break apart<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>33<\/td><td>Cheap<\/td><td>Low cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>34<\/td><td>Expensive<\/td><td>High cost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35<\/td><td>Clean<\/td><td>Free from dirt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>36<\/td><td>Dirty<\/td><td>Not clean<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>37<\/td><td>Clever<\/td><td>Mentally quick and resourceful<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>38<\/td><td>Foolish<\/td><td>Lacking good sense<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>39<\/td><td>Combine<\/td><td>To join together<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>40<\/td><td>Separate<\/td><td>To divide<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>41<\/td><td>Comfort<\/td><td>Ease or soothe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>42<\/td><td>Discomfort<\/td><td>Unease or pain<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>43<\/td><td>Compliment<\/td><td>Praise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>44<\/td><td>Insult<\/td><td>Offend or criticize<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>45<\/td><td>Create<\/td><td>To make something new<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>46<\/td><td>Destroy<\/td><td>To damage completely<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>47<\/td><td>Dangerous<\/td><td>Likely to cause harm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>48<\/td><td>Safe<\/td><td>Not likely to cause harm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>49<\/td><td>Day<\/td><td>Period of light<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50<\/td><td>Night<\/td><td>Period of darkness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>51<\/td><td>Defend<\/td><td>To protect<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>52<\/td><td>Attack<\/td><td>To harm or fight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>53<\/td><td>Difficult<\/td><td>Hard to do<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>54<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><td>Not difficult<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>55<\/td><td>Diminish<\/td><td>To reduce or lessen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>56<\/td><td>Increase<\/td><td>To become greater<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>57<\/td><td>Early<\/td><td>Before the expected time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>58<\/td><td>Late<\/td><td>After the expected time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>59<\/td><td>Encourage<\/td><td>To support or give hope<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60<\/td><td>Discourage<\/td><td>To dishearten<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>61<\/td><td>Entrance<\/td><td>A way in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>62<\/td><td>Exit<\/td><td>A way out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>63<\/td><td>Equal<\/td><td>Same in amount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>64<\/td><td>Unequal<\/td><td>Not equal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>65<\/td><td>Expand<\/td><td>To increase in size<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>66<\/td><td>Shrink<\/td><td>To reduce in size<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>67<\/td><td>Exterior<\/td><td>Outer surface<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>68<\/td><td>Interior<\/td><td>Inner surface<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>69<\/td><td>Fail<\/td><td>Not succeed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>70<\/td><td>Succeed<\/td><td>Achieve something<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>71<\/td><td>Famous<\/td><td>Well known<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>72<\/td><td>Unknown<\/td><td>Not known<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>73<\/td><td>Fiction<\/td><td>Imaginary story<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>74<\/td><td>Fact<\/td><td>True information<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>75<\/td><td>Generous<\/td><td>Willing to give<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>76<\/td><td>Stingy<\/td><td>Not willing to give<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>77<\/td><td>Giant<\/td><td>Very big<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>78<\/td><td>Tiny<\/td><td>Very small<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>79<\/td><td>Give<\/td><td>To offer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>80<\/td><td>Take<\/td><td>To receive or grasp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>81<\/td><td>Hard<\/td><td>Firm, solid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>82<\/td><td>Soft<\/td><td>Easy to press<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>83<\/td><td>Harsh<\/td><td>Rough or severe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>84<\/td><td>Gentle<\/td><td>Kind and soft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>85<\/td><td>Honest<\/td><td>Telling the truth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>86<\/td><td>Dishonest<\/td><td>Lying or cheating<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>87<\/td><td>Increase<\/td><td>To become more<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>88<\/td><td>Decrease<\/td><td>To become less<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>89<\/td><td>Joy<\/td><td>Great 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