Write the opposite of the following words:
Across
2. Bad
5. Far
6. Sad
7. Hard
8. Cold
10. Low
11. West
Down
1. White
3. Happy is the ______ of sad
4. Wet
5. South
6. Sick
9. Thick
Answer (1)
To answer the question about the opposites of each word, let's go through them one by one, both across and down:
Across
Bad - The opposite is Good .
'Bad' generally means harmful, negative, or undesirable, whereas 'Good' signifies something positive, beneficial, or favorable.
Far - The opposite is Near .
'Far' means at a great distance, while 'Near' means close or at a short distance.
Sad - The opposite is Happy .
'Sad' is feeling unhappiness or sorrow, whereas 'Happy' means feeling pleasure or joy.
Hard - The opposite is Soft .
'Hard' can mean firm, solid, or difficult, whereas 'Soft' means not hard or easy to compress.
Cold - The opposite is Hot .
'Cold' refers to having a low temperature, while 'Hot' refers to having a high temperature.
Low - The opposite is High .
'Low' indicates a short distance from the ground or small in intensity, while 'High' indicates a far distance from the ground or more intense.
West - The opposite is East .
'West' refers to one of the four cardinal directions opposite to 'East'.
Down
White - The opposite is Black .
'White' usually indicates the presence of all colors of light, while 'Black' is the absence of light.
Happy is the ______ of sad - The answer is Opposite .
Happiness and sadness are emotional states that are directly contrary to one another.
Wet - The opposite is Dry .
'Wet' means covered or saturated with liquid, whereas 'Dry' means free from moisture or liquid.
South - The opposite is North .
'South' is one of the four cardinal directions and is opposite to 'North'.
Sick - The opposite is Healthy .
'Sick' means affected by illness, while 'Healthy' means free from illness or in good physical condition.
Thick - The opposite is Thin .
'Thick' means having a large distance between two sides, whereas 'Thin' means having a small distance between two sides.
Each word has its unique opposite that conveys the reverse meaning. Understanding opposites can help improve vocabulary and comprehension in language studies.
