Which statement about words with opposite meanings is true?

• A. They have opposite meanings.
• B. They are words with the same meaning.
• C. They are always adjectives.
• D. They are used only in poetry.

Answer: (A)

Words with opposite meanings express a contrast in meaning. When two words are opposites, one means the direct opposite of the other, which is exactly what it means to have opposite meanings. This is why the statement that they have opposite meanings is the best choice. Antonyms aren’t limited to adjectives; they appear across parts of speech, such as verbs (rise and fall) or nouns, and you’ll encounter them in everyday speech and writing, not just in poetry.