I’m seriously geeking out
By JB_girl
@sol_cee (39040)
Philippines
October 17, 2022 6:52pm CST
English isn't my first language, so I grab every chance I get to learn new words.
I came across this list online, and I'm seriously geeking out over it.
Words are so cool!
I had never heard the term "contronym" before, but once I started reading the examples, it made perfect sense. Some English words can have two meanings that are completely opposite to each other. How crazy is that?
Say for example "oversight”. It can mean supervision or careful monitoring, but it can also mean a mistake caused by not noticing something.
So technically, oversight can prevent an oversight.
English is weird.
And that's probably one reason I enjoy it so much.
Sorry, I'm geeking out a little here.
Do you know any other contronyms that aren't on the list? Or what's your favorite English word and why?
English is weird.
And that's probably one reason I enjoy it so much.
Sorry, I'm geeking out a little here.
Do you know any other contronyms that aren't on the list? Or what's your favorite English word and why?25 people like this
22 responses
@hexeduser22 (7418)
• Philippines
18 Oct 22
I shared that too in my social media profile
I was last week years old when I learned it
I can't add anything to it. As Angel said our English is broken

I was last week years old when I learned it
I can't add anything to it. As Angel said our English is broken

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@kaylachan (85646)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Oct 22
I can't really read that list, because I can't really see it. English is my first language, and it confuses me at times, too.
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@RebeccasFarm (91302)
• United States
18 Oct 22
At this moment, I cannot add to the list. It is fascinating though.
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@MrDenata (12954)
• Indonesia
18 Oct 22
I'm sorry i cant help you, S. My english is broken
cc @hexeduser22
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@MrDenata (12954)
• Indonesia
18 Oct 22
@hexeduser22 no, i'm the one who knocked, you didnt have to say that
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@hexeduser22 (7418)
• Philippines
18 Oct 22
@sol_cee My TsaGaLoag is not always perfect

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@sol_cee (39040)
• Philippines
18 Oct 22
@hexeduser22 is that American or British accent? 

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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
19 Oct 22
My first time to know the word contronym and means... Quite like the word salvage have two opposing means.
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@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
24 Oct 22
@sol_cee When we say salvage in the Philippines we are killing somebody on the other side salvage means rescue also.
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@allknowing (153526)
• India
19 Oct 22
English indeed is a funny language. There is always something to learn. This is irrelevant here but did you know the word 'set' has 430 meanings?
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@solidcodes (1798)
• Philippines
18 Oct 22
It is easy to forget words because English words is in thousands.
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@Queenoflife (942)
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19 Oct 22
I also want to learn English better. I think this site is helpful.
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