Antonyms are used to express the opposite of a word. Antonym definitionĪn antonym is a word, adjective, verb or expression whose meaning is opposite to that of a word. This avoids repetitions in a sentence without changing its meaning. Synonyms are other words that mean the same thing.
Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael SabatiniĪ synonym is a word, adjective, verb or expression that has the same meaning as another, or almost the same meaning. With what alacrity he flies to arms that he may defend you, even with his life. Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini. "I will fetch the money," said he, betraying his purpose by his alacrity. Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini. The lad sought to obey him with an alacrity that merited a kinder fate. Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln. Needless to say Captain Eri agreed to this plan with alacrity. Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum. “Makes me glad, missie,” said the cowpuncher, with alacrity. Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens. "Why, certainly, certainly," the old man chirped with alacrity. Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London. “All right,” Beauty Smith spoke up with the alacrity of fear. 
Extract from : « The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson » by Robert Southey.That force had been got together with an alacrity which has seldom been equalled.Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad.But, on his own part, he now saw no reason for a display of alacrity.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger.The captain moved among them, and his orders were obeyed, but not with alacrity.
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