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Contronyms: 10 English Words that Mean the Opposite…of Themselves!
English is crazy…and today I’m going to prove it. I am going to show you 10contronyms — words that have two opposite meanings at the same time. Yes, the same word can mean one thing… and also the complete opposite. Why? Because English likes to cause problems. We’ll look at real examples like dust, which can mean to remove particles or add particles. The word left can mean gone or remaining. Sanction can mean approve or punish. And it doesn’t stop there. We also cover bound, buckle, custom, finished, clip, original, and scan — all words that flip meaning depending on context.
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Dear Ronnie, thank you for that great lesson!! It was fun listening to you. I appreciate your teaching style.
Teacher Ronnie, Thank you so much for the perfect lesson.