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Contronym
A '''contronym''' is a word with two meanings. These two meanings are the opposites of each other. The meaning is got by its [[context (language)|context]] in the [[sentence]].

;Examples:

*bolt: secure, run away
:''He bolted the door'', ''When he got scared, he bolted''
*cleave - split, adhere
(contracted; show full)
*variety - one type, many types
:''Granny Smith is a variety of apple'', ''The store sells a variety of produce''
*virago - loud overbearing woman, woman of stature and strength
:''My mother-in-law is such a virago'', ''My mother is such a virago''
*weather - to wear away, to withstand
:''his skin was weathered'', ''the boat weathered the storm well''


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== Other websites ==
* [https://www.dailywritingtips.com/75-contronyms-words-with-contradictory-meanings/ 75 Contronyms] - one of the largest lists online