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contronym

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A word that has two opposing meanings, such as cleave (“stick together” or “split apart”).

Equivalents

2 more languages
العربيةأضداد

Examples

Near-synonym: enantioseme

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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