Antonyms are word pairs that are opposite in meaning, such as hot and cold, fat and thin, and up and down. Words may have different antonyms, depending on the meaning. Both long and tall are antonyms of short. The variety of antonyms give writers and speakers great scope for effective expression. It also enables writers and speakers to avoid ambiguity. The purpose of this book is very simple: to help you understand all about antonyms quickly, easily and thoroughly. The words are arranged alphabetically, with their antonyms, and some with idiomatic equivalents. Since exact antonyms are not always desirable, listings included and also selected words.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR P.N. Gopalakrishnan
P.N. Gopalakrishnan, a distinguished teacher, did his Masters Degree in English Literature. He started his professional career as a lecturer in 1975 and served many educational institutions in India and abroad. He has been associated with a number of academic bodies and professional organizations. He also worked in the editorial board of a number of famous English magazines based in Chennai. He is the author, co-author and editor of about 25 books which includes 8 short stories, and published more than 100 research papers in reputed journals. Currently he is retired from the services and spending much of time for writing and social work.
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