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minus-squareoctopus_inklinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·8 hours agoI knew I’d receive that reply, and I know it to be true. It’s still very odd, as noted. I’m sure there are other examples where one definition contradicts another, but none immediately spring to mind.
minus-squaremaryjayjay@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·8 hours agoHere’s a fun list: https://www.dailywritingtips.com/75-contronyms-words-with-contradictory-meanings/ It literally includes literally 😉
I knew I’d receive that reply, and I know it to be true. It’s still very odd, as noted. I’m sure there are other examples where one definition contradicts another, but none immediately spring to mind.
Here’s a fun list: https://www.dailywritingtips.com/75-contronyms-words-with-contradictory-meanings/
It literally includes literally 😉