A contronym is a word that has two opposite meanings. Can you think of any?
Weather - it can mean either to withstand or to erode.
Buckle - it can mean to fasten or to fall apart.
Rocky - it can mean solid & unshakeable or tending to sway (e.g., a rocky shelf)
Any others?
Monday, October 30, 2006
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