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↔️ Opposites quiz

Opposites are words that mean the other way round, like big and small. I'll say a word; you find its opposite!

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The answers, and why

  1. 🐘 What is the opposite of big? small. Big and small are opposites. An elephant is big; a mouse is small.
  2. πŸ”₯ What is the opposite of hot? cold. Hot and cold are opposites. Fire is hot; ice is cold.
  3. ⬆️ What is the opposite of up? down. Up and down are opposites.
  4. 😊 What is the opposite of happy? sad. Happy and sad are opposites.
  5. 🌞 What is the opposite of day? night. Day and night are opposites. We sleep at night.
  6. πŸšͺ What is the opposite of open? shut. Open and shut are opposites. You can also say closed.
  7. 🐒 What is the opposite of slow? fast. Slow and fast are opposites. A turtle is slow; a cheetah is fast.
  8. πŸ‘΄ What is the opposite of old? new. Old and new are opposites. For people, old and young are opposites too.
  9. πŸ’§ What is the opposite of wet? dry. Wet and dry are opposites. A towel makes you dry.
  10. ➑️ What is the opposite of left? right. Left and right are opposites.

Beginners, ages 5 and up. Written by Peabody, every answer checked before the page went up; nothing you tap is saved or sent. Checked 6 November 2026.

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