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Essential Opposite Adjectives

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full
1.
full
Adjective

having no space left

The restaurant was full, so we had to wait for a table to become available.

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empty
2.
emp
ty
Adjective

with no one or nothing inside

The empty room echoed with every step, its walls bare and devoid of furniture.

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necessary
3.
ne
ce
ssa
ry
Adjective

needed to be done for a particular reason or purpose

It is necessary to study for exams to achieve good grades.

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unnecessary
4.
un
ne
ce
ssa
ry
Adjective

not needed at all or more than what is required

His comments during the meeting were unnecessary and only served to prolong the discussion.

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simple
5.
sim
ple
Adjective

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

The recipe was simple, requiring only a few ingredients and basic cooking techniques.

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hard
6.
hard
Adjective

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Learning to play the piano at a professional level is hard and requires years of practice.

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maximum
7.
max
i
mum
Adjective

indicating the greatest or highest possible amount, quantity, or degree

The maximum capacity of the venue is 500 people.

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minimum
8.
mi
ni
mum
Adjective

having the least or smallest amount possible

The minimum requirement for admission to the program is a bachelor's degree.

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near
9.
near
Adjective

not far from a place

The near bus stop is convenient for commuting to work.

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far
10.
far
Adverb

to or at a great distance

She could hear the music from far down the street.

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common
11.
co
mmon
Adjective

frequently found, happening, or seen

It’s common for people to exchange holiday gifts with friends and family.

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uncommon
12.
un
co
mmon
Adjective

not happening or found often

Seeing a shooting star in the city is uncommon due to light pollution.

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busy
13.
bu
sy
Adjective

having so many things to do in a way that leaves not much free time

As a student, Jenny is always busy with assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities.

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free
14.
free
Adjective

not requiring payment

Free Wi-Fi is available in this café.

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lazy
15.
la
zy
Adjective

avoiding work or activity and preferring to do as little as possible

Her room was always messy because she was too lazy to tidy up after herself.

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hardworking
16.
hardworking
Adjective

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

She's a hardworking student, consistently dedicating herself to her studies.

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relax
17.
re
lax
Verb

to feel less worried or stressed

After a long day at work, I like to relax with a good book.

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stressful
18.
stress
ful
Adjective

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

The workload at her new job was incredibly stressful.

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dumb
19.
dumb
Adjective

lacking intelligence or the ability to think clearly

Her dumb decision to skip class resulted in failing grades and academic probation.

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comfortable
20.
com
for
table
Adjective

(of an object) making you feel relaxed because of it is warm or soft and does not hurt the body

After a long day, I like to change into comfortable pajamas.

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uncomfortable
21.
un
com
for
table
Adjective

(of clothes, furniture, etc.) unpleasant to use or wear

The tight jeans were uncomfortable to wear for long periods.

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direct
22.
di
rect
Adjective

going from one place to another in a straight line without stopping or changing direction

The direct route to the airport takes approximately twenty minutes by car.

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indirect
23.
in
di
rect
Adjective

not going in a straight line or the shortest way

Taking the scenic route was enjoyable but more indirect than the highway.

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special
24.
spe
cial
Adjective

different or better than what is normal

That song holds a special place in her heart.

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ordinary
25.
or
di
na
ry
Adjective

not unusual or different in any way

His weekend routine was ordinary, consisting of household chores and relaxing at home.

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famous
26.
fa
mous
Adjective

known by a lot of people

The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena.

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unknown
27.
un
known
Adjective

not widely acknowledged or familiar to most people

The path through the dense forest led into the unknown, with no clear markers to guide the way.

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deep
28.
deep
Adjective

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

The ocean is incredibly deep, with some parts reaching depths of over 36,000 feet.

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shallow
29.
sha
llow
Adjective

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

Be careful when diving into the shallow end of the pool to avoid hitting your head.

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