Which of the following describes an antonym?(1 point)
Responses
is characteristic of its type.
has the opposite meaning of another word.
states the exact meaning of a word.
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has the same meaning as another word.
The following describes an antonym: "has the opposite meaning of another word."
The correct choice that describes an antonym is:
- has the opposite meaning of another word.
The correct answer is "has the opposite meaning of another word."
To determine this, you can break down the question and the responses. An antonym refers to a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
In this case, three of the responses are eliminated since they do not mention anything about opposite meanings.
- "Is characteristic of its type" describes a word's quality or attribute, but it does not convey the opposite meaning of another word.
- "States the exact meaning of a word" refers to a synonym, which means it shares the same meaning as another word, not the opposite.
- "Has the same meaning as another word" also describes a synonym, not an antonym.
Thus, the remaining response, "has the opposite meaning of another word," correctly describes an antonym.