100 Antonyms for Words starting with the letter A

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Here is a list of 100 Antonyms for Words starting with the letter A along with their meanings in English

1. Absent – Not present
   Antonym: Present – Being at a place or event
2. Abandon – To give up completely
   Antonym: Keep – To retain or hold onto something
3. Accept – To receive willingly
   Antonym: Reject – To refuse to accept
4. Accurate – Free from errors
   Antonym: Inaccurate – Full of mistakes
5. Active – Engaged in action
   Antonym: Inactive – Not active; idle
6. Admit – To confess or allow entry
   Antonym: Deny – To state something is not true
7. Advance – Move forward
   Antonym: Retreat – Move back or away
8. Affirm – To confirm or support
   Antonym: Deny – To say something is false
9. Agree – To have the same opinion
   Antonym: Disagree – To have a different opinion
10. Alive – Having life
    Antonym: Dead – No longer living

11–20

11. Allow – To permit
    Antonym: Forbid – To not allow
12. Ancient – Very old
    Antonym: Modern – Up-to-date or recent
13. Approve – To agree with
    Antonym: Disapprove – To not agree with
14. Arrive – Reach a destination
    Antonym: Depart – Leave a place
15. Ascend – Go upward
    Antonym: Descend – Go downward
16. Ask – Put forward a question
    Antonym: Answer – Respond to a question
17. Awake – Fully conscious
    Antonym: Asleep – In a state of sleep
18. Alike – Similar
    Antonym: Different – Not the same
19. Alone – Without others
    Antonym: Together – With others; in company
20. Attract – Draw toward
    Antonym: Repel – Push away

21–30

21. Abstract – Existing in thought only
    Antonym: Concrete – Physically real or tangible
22. Amateur – Not professional
    Antonym: Professional – Someone trained or skilled in a field
23. Ambiguous – Unclear or uncertain
    Antonym: Clear – Easily understood
24. Amuse – Make someone laugh or enjoy
    Antonym: Bore – Cause lack of interest
25. Annoy – Irritate
    Antonym: Please – Make someone happy
26. Artificial – Man-made
    Antonym: Natural – Occurring in nature
27. Aspire – Desire to achieve something
    Antonym: Settle – Accept without striving
28. Assume – Take for granted
    Antonym: Question – Doubt or challenge
29. Assure – Make certain
    Antonym: Doubt – Be uncertain about
30. Attack – Aggressively strike
    Antonym: Defend – Protect from attack

31–40

31. Awful – Very bad
    Antonym: Excellent – Extremely good
32. Awkward – Clumsy or uncomfortable
    Antonym: Graceful – Elegant and smooth
33. Austere – Strict or severe
    Antonym: Luxurious – Rich, comfortable
34. Authoritarian – Dictatorial
    Antonym: Democratic – Based on people’s choice
35. Autonomous – Self-governing
    Antonym: Dependent – Relying on another
36. Average – Ordinary
    Antonym: Exceptional – Outstanding
37. Avoid – Stay away from
    Antonym: Approach – Come near to
38. Awaken – Wake up
    Antonym: Sleep – Rest in unconsciousness
39. Accelerate – Speed up
    Antonym: Decelerate – Slow down
40. Acute – Sharp or intense
    Antonym: Dull – Not sharp or clear

41–50

41. Adaptable – Able to adjust
    Antonym: Inflexible – Unable to change
42. Addictive – Causing dependence
    Antonym: Non-addictive – Not causing addiction
43. Adorable – Charming
    Antonym: Repulsive – Unpleasant to look at
44. Adverse – Harmful or unfavorable
    Antonym: Favorable – Advantageous
45. Advocate – Support publicly
    Antonym: Oppose – Be against
46. Aesthetic – Concerned with beauty
    Antonym: Ugly – Not pleasing to the senses
47. Affectionate – Showing love
    Antonym: Cold – Emotionally distant
48. Affluent – Wealthy
    Antonym: Poor – Lacking money
49. After – Later than
    Antonym: Before – Earlier than
50. Above – Higher than
    Antonym: Below – Lower than

51–60

51. Absorb – Take in completely
    Antonym: Release – Let go or emit
52. Absurd – Ridiculous
    Antonym: Logical – Reasonable and rational
53. Abundant – Plentiful
    Antonym: Scarce – In short supply
54. Abusive – Hurting others
    Antonym: Kind – Caring and gentle
55. Accelerated – Faster
    Antonym: Slowed – Made slower
56. Accented – Stressed or emphasized
    Antonym: Unstressed – Not emphasized
57. Accomplish – Achieve
    Antonym: Fail – Not succeed
58. Accusation – Charge of wrongdoing
    Antonym: Defense – Protection against accusation
59. Acerbic – Sharp or biting
    Antonym: Gentle – Mild-mannered
60. Acknowledge – Recognize
    Antonym: Ignore – Pay no attention to

61–70

61. Acquiesce – Agree passively
    Antonym: Resist – Refuse to accept
62. Acute (angle) – Less than 90 degrees
    Antonym: Obtuse – Greater than 90 degrees
63. Adamant – Unyielding
    Antonym: Flexible – Willing to change
64. Adapt – Adjust
    Antonym: Resist – Not adjust
65. Add – Combine numbers
    Antonym: Subtract – Take away
66. Adjacent – Next to
    Antonym: Distant – Far apart
67. Adjust – Change slightly
    Antonym: Leave – Keep as is
68. Admire – Respect
    Antonym: Despise – Feel contempt for
69. Adult – Grown person
    Antonym: Child – Young person
70. Advanced – Highly developed
    Antonym: Primitive – Basic or undeveloped

71–80

71. Advantage – Benefit
    Antonym: Disadvantage – Drawback
72. Aesthetic – Beautiful
    Antonym: Ugly – Unattractive
73. Affirmative – Yes or agreement
    Antonym: Negative – No or disagreement
74. Aggressive – Hostile
    Antonym: Passive – Calm and unassertive
75. Aimless – Without purpose
    Antonym: Purposeful – Done with intention
76. Airy – Light and open
    Antonym: Heavy – Dense or oppressive
77. Alert – Watchful
    Antonym: Drowsy – Feeling sleepy
78. Alien – Foreign
    Antonym: Native – Belonging to a place
79. Alight – Get off
    Antonym: Board – Get on
80. Alive – Living
    Antonym: Lifeless – Devoid of life

81–90

81. Alliance – Union or partnership
    Antonym: Rivalry – Competitive relationship
82. Allowance – Permission
    Antonym: Prohibition – Ban
83. Altruistic – Selfless
    Antonym: Selfish – Concerned only with oneself
84. Amiable – Friendly
    Antonym: Hostile – Unfriendly
85. Ambition – Strong desire to achieve
    Antonym: Apathy – Lack of interest
86. Ambivalence – Mixed feelings
    Antonym: Certainty – Clear decision
87. Amplify – Increase in size or amount
    Antonym: Reduce – Make smaller
88. Ample – More than enough
    Antonym: Scant – Barely sufficient
89. Analyze – Break down into parts
    Antonym: Synthesize – Combine into whole
90. Anger – Rage or irritation
    Antonym: Calm – Peaceful

91–100

91. Annual – Once a year
    Antonym: Monthly – Every month
92. Anonymous – Without name
    Antonym: Identified – Name known
93. Anticipate – Expect
    Antonym: Surprise – Catch off guard
94. Antique – Old
    Antonym: New – Recently made
95. Apex – Highest point
    Antonym: Base – Lowest part
96. Apparent – Obvious
    Antonym: Hidden – Not visible
97. Appease – Pacify
    Antonym: Anger – Make angry
98. Appetite – Hunger
    Antonym: Satiety – Feeling full
99. Approval – Agreement
    Antonym: Rejection – Refusal to accept
100. Arduous – Difficult
     Antonym: Easy – Without effort

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