I found the coolest word today- its antagonym (also reffered to as a Contronym)-- which is a word that has 2 meanings that contradict each other
some of my favorites are:
Bound: Moving ("I was bound for Chicago") vs. Unable to move ("I was bound to a post", or less literally, "I was bound to my desk")
Clip: to attach vs. to cut off
custom - usual(it was our custom) vs. special(it was custom made)
Left: To remain (we are the only ones left at the party)vs. to have gone (he left the house)
Refrain: In song, meaning to repeat a certain part vs. To stop (Please refrain from using bad language)
Rocky: Firm, steadfast vs. tending to sway
Transparent: Easily seen ("His motives were transparent.") vs. invisible (the plastic was transparent)
Trim: To add things to (trim a Christmas tree) vs. or take pieces off (trim hair)
put out - extinguish(she put out the light), generate (The stove puts out heat)
weather - withstand( to weather the storm) wear away (the stone was weathered)
There is also the word Pseudopposites which are oppostie phrases that mean the same
Such as:
Burned up, Burned down: (Both mean destroyed.)
Fat chance; slim chance: (Both mean "not too likely")
Cool; hot: (Both mean wonderful [Slang], e.g., when applied to a car)
Monday, October 17, 2005
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hey im gona catch up with u soon, i dont hav time now, but 2mrw! cant wait 2 read ur new an improved site! cheers
dan
Hey, I stumbled on your site by accident. But I noticed you are a Christian and love French. You can put both of those together and do short term mission trips to West Africa. They need French speakers to help reach the millions of lost people there. Just something to pray about. Peace.
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