Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms & Word Relationships (C1) - Lesson 2: Advanced Opposites: Abstract, Figurative & Degrees

Lesson 2: More Complex Antonyms Gradable, Complementary, and Converse Opposites You already know that 'hot' and 'cold' are antonyms . But is 'warm' also an antonym of 'hot'? Not quite. At the B2 level, we learn that there are different types of opposites. Understanding these types will help you use more precise language and avoid simple mistakes. This lesson will explore gradable, complementary, and converse antonyms. Key Vocabulary Antonym (noun) | បដិសព្ទ A word opposite in meaning to another (e.g., 'bad' and 'good'). Continuum (noun) | ការបន្ត A continuous scale or range where things can vary slightly. Absolute (adjective) | ដាច់ខាត Complete and total; not relative. Type 1: Gradable Antonyms (Opposites on a Scale) These are the most common type. These words exist on a continuum . Something can be a little hot or very hot. Word Its Gradable Antonym Example Sentence hot cold The weather isn't just hot or cold ; it can also be warm or cool. expensive cheap My…