word
Literary
Antithesis
an-TITH-eh-sis
/ænˈtɪθɪsɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Antithesis
Dictionary meaning
The direct opposite; a rhetorical contrast of ideas in parallel structure.
Examples
- 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times' is classic antithesis.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable. Plural: antitheses (an-TITH-eh-seez).
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