Below is a list of incompatible pairs. Classify each pair into one of the following types of relation: complementary antonyms, gradable antonyms, reverses, converses, or taxonomic sisters. For each pair, provide at least one type of linguistic evidence (e.g. example sentences) that supports your decision, and where possible mention other types of evidence that would lend additional support.
1. temporary/permanent
2. monarch/subject
3. advance/retreat
4. strong/weak
5. buyer/seller
6. boot/sandal
7. assemble/dismantle
8. messy/neat
9. tea/coffee
10. clean/dirty
1. temporary/permanent
Relation: Complementary antonyms
Example evidence:
- "I'm only staying here temporarily until I find a permanent place to live."
Additional evidence: The two terms in this pair are complete opposites and cannot coexist at the same time.
2. monarch/subject
Relation: Taxonomic sisters
Example evidence:
- "The monarch ruled over his subjects with an iron fist."
Additional evidence: Monarch is a ruler or leader, while subject refers to those ruled or led by the monarch.
3. advance/retreat
Relation: Reverses
Example evidence:
- "The army advanced towards the enemy, who began to retreat."
Additional evidence: The two terms in this pair represent opposite directions or movements.
4. strong/weak
Relation: Gradable antonyms
Example evidence:
- "He was strong enough to lift the heavy weight, while she was too weak to even attempt it."
Additional evidence: The strength of an entity can be measured on a continuum from strong to weak.
5. buyer/seller
Relation: Converses
Example evidence:
- "The buyer negotiated with the seller to agree on a price for the car."
Additional evidence: The relationship between a buyer and a seller is inherently reciprocal.
6. boot/sandal
Relation: Taxonomic sisters
Example evidence:
- "She wore boots in the winter and sandals in the summer."
Additional evidence: Boots and sandals are types of footwear and are categorically related.
7. assemble/dismantle
Relation: Reverses
Example evidence:
- "He assembled the furniture when he moved in and later had to dismantle it when he moved out."
Additional evidence: Assemble involves putting parts together, while dismantle involves taking them apart.
8. messy/neat
Relation: Gradable antonyms
Example evidence:
- "Her desk was messy with papers strewn everywhere, while his was neat and organized."
Additional evidence: Messiness and neatness exist on a spectrum and can be described as varying degrees of tidiness.
9. tea/coffee
Relation: Taxonomic sisters
Example evidence:
- "She preferred tea in the morning and coffee in the afternoon."
Additional evidence: Tea and coffee are both beverages and are commonly consumed for similar purposes.
10. clean/dirty
Relation: Complementary antonyms
Example evidence:
- "She scrubbed the floor until it was clean, removing all traces of dirt and grime."
Additional evidence: Clean and dirty represent opposite states of cleanliness.