What are the types of antonyms?

<p>There are three types of antonyms:</p><ul type="disc"><li><strong>Gradable antonyms</strong> - It is words with opposite degrees such as "cold" for "hot", and "short" for "tall".</li><li><strong>Complementary antonyms</strong> - Exact opposites where the antonym completely excludes the other. Example - "alive" for "dead", and "on" for "off"</li><li><strong>Relational antonyms</strong> – As the name suggests, they exist in relationship with the other. Eg- "sell" for "buy", and "child" for "parent".</li></ul><p>The learner should have a good understanding of these types to use them more accurately mainly during complex discussions and writing. It also helps in understanding how words work in context.</p>

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