A few days ago
Anonymous

What are the opposites of these words?

I know that these words aren’t supposed to have antonyms but my english teacher assigned this for homework…

cafeteria

economy

facilities

icicle

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A few days ago
HDS

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Whoa! That’s a really interesting assignment – one that could make your brain hurt from thinking too hard. LOL

Okay, let’s think this through…

A cafeteria is a large eatery where you pick up your own food. What would be the opposite of that? A bistro, perhaps? A bistro is a small restaurant with table service.

Economy — well, car manufacturers and rental companies have economy class cars at one end of the spectrum and luxury class cars at the other end. Hence, luxury would be the opposite of economy.

Now one could have a lot of fun playing around with facilities. Normally “facilities” is a nice word for “bathroom/rest room/washroom.” But it could also mean something that is done easily. By the latter definition, the opposite of facility/facilities would be difficulty/difficulties. You could try to figure out what the opposite of bathroom would be, but you’d be on your own. 😉

Icicle … hmmm, icicles are cold, pointy frozen water. Boiling water could be the opposite of that. Boiling water is (a) not frozen; and (b) flat (except for the bubbles), not pointy!

Desert air might also be the opposite of an icicle — it contains little or no water and is hot, not cold.

Good luck thinking up more opposites, if you can. Just do what I did and determine what all possible meanings are for the original word – then figure out what is the exact opposite of each of those meanings.

Thanks for the fun! ;-D

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A few days ago
laurike k
I don’t know any answers but try going to www.antonyms.com . I discovered that website today and it is really helpful! If it doesn’t work try the dictionary! Or ask your mum for a note! btw. Your teacher sounds like a pain!!!! Also try going to wikipedia! Hope this help!
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A few days ago
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icicle antonyms An ice spike is an upward-facing icicle.

facility

Definition: convenience

Antonyms: difficulty, hardness

Definition: ease; ability

Antonyms: awkwardness, ineptness

economy

Definition: saving, frugality

Antonyms: spending, squandering

cafeteria ….i don’t know yet i will try find it ….

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5 years ago
bertha
Disbelieve
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A few days ago
mean cats mama
cafeteria = bathroom

economy = gas prices

facilities = a bush & some leaves

icicle = fireball

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