Meaning of the word antonym in English

What does antonym mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

antonym

US /ˈæn.t̬ən.ɪm/
UK /ˈæn.tə.nɪm/
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Noun

a word opposite in meaning to another

Example:
The word 'hot' has 'cold' as its antonym.
Can you think of an antonym for 'happy'?