The words "refrain" and "attain" have no direct relation and do not have opposite meanings. "Refrain" means to hold back or avoid doing something, while "attain" means to achieve or reach a goal or desired outcome. Therefore, they pertain to different actions and concepts.
Antonyms would have opposite meanings. Since huge and gigantic have very similar meanings they are synonyms.
Synonyms are words that mean the same or have similar meanings. Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. The words confident and assured are synonyms.
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The antonym (opposite) of opposite would be same, similar, or alike.
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No, they do not have similar meanings. Yes, they have contradictory meanings. They mean neither the same nor opposite.
Thesaurus
Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
Antonyms would have opposite meanings. Since huge and gigantic have very similar meanings they are synonyms.
Antonyms would have opposite meanings. Since huge and gigantic have very similar meanings they are synonyms.
An example: Words: big and large Their meanings are similar. They can be used interchangeably most of the time And then take words big and small. Can these be used in the same context interchnageably? No. Because they have very different, opposite meanings. Words that are of opposite meanings to one another are antonyms. Words that are of similar, very close meanings are synonyms.
Synonyms are words that have very similar meanings to to other words. For example, "hot" and "scalding" are synonyms. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. For example, "hot" and "cold" are antonyms.
Synonyms are words with similar meanings, antonyms are words with opposite meanings, homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings, and homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.
I think you mean a thesaurus; a book which groups together words of similar (and sometimes opposite) meanings.
A thesaurus lists words that have either similar or opposite meanings (synonyms and antonyms).
Antonyms are words with opposite meanings, synonyms are words with similar meanings. Clear and evident are synonyms.
Vintage and novelty have neither similar nor opposite meanings; they refer to different concepts. Vintage typically describes items that are classic or characteristic of a particular era, often valued for their age and quality. In contrast, novelty refers to something new, unique, or innovative, often emphasizing its recent creation or trendiness. Thus, they represent different aspects of time and value in objects or ideas.