Opposites

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Across
  1. 2. The opposite of "day" is "night." When it is day, it is the time when the sun is up, and it is bright outside. Conversely, when it is night, it is the time when the sun has set, and it is dark outside. For instance, people are usually awake and active during the day, while they sleep and rest during the night.
  2. 4. The opposite of "front" is "back." When something is in the front, it is positioned or located in the forward direction. Conversely, when something is in the back, it is positioned or located in the rear or behind. For instance, the front of a line is where people are standing ahead, while the back of the line is where people are standing behind.
  3. 7. The opposite of "high" is "low." When something is high, it is elevated or has a great height. Conversely, when something is low, it is not elevated or has a lesser height. For instance, a high mountain peak is taller than a low valley.
  4. 8. The opposite of "light" is "dark." When something is light, it has a bright or illuminated appearance. Conversely, when something is dark, it has a lack of light or is not illuminated. For example, a light bulb brightens a room, while a dark cave has little to no light.
  5. 10. The opposite of "soft" is "hard." When something is soft, it is easy to bend, compress, or lacks firmness. On the other hand, when something is hard, it is not easily bendable, compressible, or has firmness. For example, a soft pillow is comfortable to lie on, while a hard rock is not easily breakable.
  6. 12. The opposite of "up" is "down." When something is up, it is elevated or in a higher position. Conversely, when something is down, it is lowered or in a lower position. For instance, a kite flies up in the sky, while a ball rolls down a hill.
  7. 13. The opposite of "young" is "old." When someone is young, they are in the early stages of their life or have not lived for a long time. Conversely, when someone is old, they have lived for a long time or are in the later stages of their life. For instance, a young child is not as old as an old grandparent.
  8. 15. The opposite of "in" is "out." When something is in, it is located inside or within a specific place or object. Conversely, when something is out, it is located outside or not within a specific place or object. For example, a book can be in a backpack, while a ball can be out of a box.
Down
  1. 1. The opposite of "fast" is "slow." When something is fast, it moves or happens quickly. Conversely, when something is slow, it moves or happens at a leisurely pace. For example, a fast car can travel at high speeds, while a slow snail moves slowly.
  2. 3. The opposite of "young" is "old." When someone is young, they are in the early stages of their life or have not lived for a long time. Conversely, when someone is old, they have lived for a long time or are in the later stages of their life. For instance, a young child is not as old as an old grandparent.
  3. 5. The opposite of "big" is "small." When something is big, it is large in size or has a great amount of something. On the other hand, when something is small, it is little in size or has a lesser amount of something. For example, a big elephant is larger than a small mouse.
  4. 6. The opposite of "wet" is "dry." When something is wet, it has moisture or is covered in water or liquid. On the other hand, when something is dry, it lacks moisture or is not covered in water or liquid. For example, a wet towel has absorbed water, while a dry towel does not have water on it.
  5. 7. The opposite of "hot" is "cold." When something is hot, it has a high temperature and feels warm. On the contrary, when something is cold, it has a low temperature and feels cool. For instance, a hot cup of tea can warm you up, while a cold ice cream can cool you down.
  6. 9. The opposite of "happy" is "sad." When someone is happy, they feel joy, contentment, or satisfaction. On the other hand, when someone is sad, they feel sorrow, unhappiness, or a lack of joy. For example, winning a game can make you happy, while losing can make you sad.
  7. 11. The opposite of "open" is "closed." When something is open, it is not shut or accessible. On the contrary, when something is closed, it is shut or not accessible. For example, an open door allows entry, while a closed door blocks entry.
  8. 14. The opposite of "open" is "closed." When something is open, it is not shut or accessible. On the contrary, when something is closed, it is shut or not accessible. For example, an open door allows entry, while a closed door blocks entry.