Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [an-tip-uh-deez]
- /ænˈtɪp əˌdiz/
- /æn.ˈtɪ.pə.diːz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-tip-uh-deez]
- /ænˈtɪp əˌdiz/
Definitions of antipodes word
- proper noun antipodes People sometimes refer to Australia and New Zealand as the Antipodes. 3
- noun plural antipodes either or both of two points, places, or regions that are situated diametrically opposite to one another on the earth's surface, esp the country or region opposite one's own 3
- noun plural antipodes the people who live there 3
- noun plural antipodes the exact or direct opposite 3
- noun antipodes New Zealand and Australia 3
- noun plural antipodes any two places directly opposite each other on the earth 3
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Origin of antipodes
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin < Greek (hoi) antípodes literally, (those) with the feet opposite (plural of antípous), equivalent to anti- anti- + -podes, nominative plural of poûs foot
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Parts of speech for Antipodes
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antipodes popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for antipodes
noun antipodes
- inverse — reversed in position, order, direction, or tendency.
- reverse — opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character: an impression reverse to what was intended; in reverse sequence.
- obverse — the side of a coin, medal, flag, etc., that bears the principal design (opposed to reverse).
- antithesis — The antithesis of something is its exact opposite.
- converse — If you converse with someone, you talk to them. You can also say that two people converse.
Antonyms for antipodes
noun antipodes
- same — identical with what is about to be or has just been mentioned: This street is the same one we were on yesterday.
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