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Meaning of gradable antonym | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

One of a pair of terms that denotes one end of a scale while the other term denotes the other end, such as long and short.

Examples

“Three types are commonly identified: gradable antonyms, contradictory or complementary antonyms, and converses. [...] Gradable antonyms include pairs like the following: ¶ beautiful ugly ¶ expensive cheap ¶ fast slow”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

Gradate Gradated Gradates Gradating Gradation Gradations