Category: Opposites

Able vs. Unable

The opposite of “able” is “unable“ “Able” means when you can do something. For example, “I’m able to speak three languages.”…

Begin vs. start

“begin” and “start” are different words but they both have similar meanings. “Begin” means to start doing something. For example, “Mona’s…

work vs. rest

“Work” is the opposite of “rest” “Work” means to do something to get it done. For example, “The teacher gave her…

Yesterday vs. Tomorrow

“yesterday” is the opposite of “tomorrow” “Yesterday” means the day before; e.g. “He went on a trip yesterday.” “Tomorrow” means…

New vs. old

The opposite of “new” is “old“ “New” indicates not existing before or seen; e.g. ” Karen’s purchased a new car.”…

Lie vs. Truth

The opposite of “lie” is “truth” “Lie” means to not tell the truth; e.g. “Rick lied about what happened in…

Fix vs. Break

The opposite of “fix” is “break“ “Fix” means to make something better then it was when it’s broken. For example, “He…

Continue vs. Interrupt

The opposite of “continue” is “interrupt“ “continue” means to remain doing something. For example, “They continue doing their project.” “Interrupt” means…

Combine vs. Separate

The opposite of “combine” is “separate“ “Combine” means to put something together; e.g. ” They combined these pieces together.” “separate”…

Alone vs. Together

The opposite of “alone” is “together“ “Alone” means when you are by yourself; e.g. “He was alone in the car.”…