Word opposites

October 16, 2008

The English language is home to a schizophrenic breed of single words with opposite meanings. Here are some examples:

left - departed from/ remaining

clip - fasten/ separate

wind up - start/ end

critical - opposed/ essential

scan - examine carefully/ glance at hastily

temper - soften/ strengthen

bolt - to secure in place/ to dart away

commencement - beginning/ conclusion

sanction - give approval/ censure

moot - debatable/ worthy of debate

fix - mend/ mess

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