Antonyms In Context -Step To Identify In Context
- Understand the Meaning: Understand the meaning of the word; refer to a dictionary if needed.
- Analyze the Context: Look for context clues to help identify the most accurate meanings of the words.
- Identify Contrasting Words: Identify words that have the exact opposite or contrasting meanings to the words or phrases highlighted.
Note:
- The antonyms do not necessarily have to mean precisely the opposite of the words or phrases they replace.
- Some words may have more than one meaning. Use context clues to identify the meaning intended in the particular text before identifying the antonyms.
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