Synonym, Antonym ,hypernym and hyponym Flashcards

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Synonym

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A word with a similar meaning to another word e.g small -minor

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antonym

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A word that means the opposite of another e.g slow - quick

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Hypernyms

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A word that names a broad category that includes other words e.g Fruit is the hypernym of apple, banana

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Hyponyms

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Words with a more specific meanings that can be classified by hypernyms e.g Robin, vulture, eagle are the hypernyms of Birds/animals

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