Thursday, January 19, 2012

What are some words with double meanings that are antonyms?

An example (this is a totally made-up word):

Carth: verb 1. To expand; make larger 2. To shrink.

Ex1: When you blow up the ball, it begins to carth.

Ex2: Once you get into college, your time for hanging out will carth abruptly.



Does anyone know of real words that are like this? What are they called?



Thanks!What are some words with double meanings that are antonyms?
Cleave.

1)
1. To split with or as if with a sharp instrument. See Synonyms at tear1.
2. To make or accomplish by or as if by cutting: cleave a path through the ice.
3. To pierce or penetrate: The wings cleaved the foggy air.
4. Chemistry To split (a complex molecule) into simpler molecules.

2)
1. To adhere, cling, or stick fast.
2. To be faithful: cleave to one's principles.

Such words are known as autoantonyms or contronyms.What are some words with double meanings that are antonyms?
Left.

Meanings: 1)Leave 2)Remain.



1) The girl left the party without saying a word.

2) The baby hated being left alone.

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