Which option describes an antonym? (1 point)
O a word or phrase that has an opposite meaning
O a word or phrase that is familiar
O a word or phrase that is a model of something
O a word or phrase that has a similar meaning
A word or phrase that has an opposite meaning
The correct option that describes an antonym is:
- A word or phrase that has an opposite meaning.
The correct option that describes an antonym is: "a word or phrase that has an opposite meaning."
To determine the correct answer, you can use your understanding of word relationships. Antonyms are words or phrases that have opposite meanings. By contrast, synonyms are words or phrases that have a similar or the same meaning. Familiarity and being a model of something are not related to the concept of antonyms. Therefore, the correct option is the one that mentions opposite meanings as the defining characteristic of an antonym.