MEANING to another. Antonyms refer to contrasts in word meaning, particularly in adjectives though also in nouns and verbs, E.g. hot-cold, young-old, male-female, alive-dead, buy-sell. WordsAntonymProsperity Adversity, disease, disadvantageHumbleBold, brave, complexDurableIrresponsible, temporary, unreliableShockedCalmed, tranquil Synonym/ SameSynonym refers to the sameness of meaning by means of DIFFERENT words within a LANGUAGE. E.g., the word 'laryngitis' and 'sore throat' have the same denotative meaning, although they differ in their context of use, the former used in a more technical SENSE than the latter. Similarly, the words 'steed' and 'charger' in a more poetic way represent the meaning of the word 'horse'. WordsSynonymProsperity Accomplishment, benefit, boomHumbleCourteous, gentle, modestDurableDependable, enduring, lastingShockedAghast, AMAZED, appalled