Opposites

2. Empty A full glass of water is satisfying, but an empty one needs filling. A backpack is heavy when full, but light when empty.
4. Dark Daytime is bright with sunlight, while nighttime is shadowy. A lit candle lights up a room, but turning it off makes it dark.
6. Out Birds fly in the sky, but they come down to land. Putting toys in a box keeps them safe, taking them out is for play.
8. Down Balloons float upward, while stones fall downward. Climbing stairs takes you higher, but going down takes you lower.
9. New Grandparents can be old, but babies are always brand new. A shiny toy is new, but an old toy can be nostalgic.
10. Closed Doors swing open to welcome, but closing keeps things private. A book is interesting when open, but boring when closed.
11. Cold The sun makes everything warm, but ice makes it chilly. Winter days are cool, and summer days are warm.
13. Dry Rain makes everything wet, but the sun dries it all up. Towels are used to make things dry, especially after a swim.

1. Dirty After a bath, you are clean, but playing in mud can make you dirty. Sweeping makes a floor clean, but not cleaning can leave it dirty.
2. Slow A race car zooms by quickly, while a turtle moves slowly. Running can be fast, but walking is usually slower.
3. Small An elephant is huge, but a mouse is tiny. Mountains are gigantic, but ants are very small.
4. Quiet Thunder is noisy, but a library is usually silent. Shouting is loud, but whispering is very quiet.
5. Sad Birthday parties make us cheerful, but goodbyes might bring tears. Rainy days can be a bit gloomy, but sunshine brings joy.
7. Back The front of a line is where you start, and the back is where you finish. The front of a picture is clear, while the back is usually blank.
12. Close Eyes open to see, but closing them leads to dreams. A gate can be open for entry, but closing it provides security.