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Meaning of converse antonym | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Either of a pair of terms that name or describe a single relationship from opposite perspectives, such as parent versus child.

Examples

“Converse antonyms describe the same relation or activity from different perspectives, and follow patterns like: if X is p to Y, then Y is q to X. [...] a. Bill is Madeline's parent. → Madeline is Bill's child. b. John gives to Oxfam. → Oxfam receives from John. c. Scotland is above England. → England is below Scotland.”

CEFR level

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

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