Contronym Meaning In English

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Meaning

Contronym is a word that is pronounced the same with two opposite meanings. A contronym is also called a Janus word or auto-antonym. It is a word that has conflicting meanings depending on the context. Specifically, a contronym is a word that has a homonym, which is an antonym.

Example

Contronym

Opposite Meaning of the Word

1. Wear

To endure, or to deteriorate

2. Flog

To promote persistently, or to criticize or beat

3. Grade

A degree of slope, or a horizontal line or position

4. Out

Visible, as with stars showing in the sky, or invisible, in reference to lights

5.Rent

Purchase the use of something, or to sell the use of something