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The pair of words false and true are best described as: Group of answer choices gradable antonyms converse antonyms not antonyms at all complementary antonyms

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Answer:

Complementary antonyms

Step-by-step explanation:

Antonyms generally refers to words that are direct opposite of each other in meaning. Antonyms are of 4 types namely:

  • Gradable: when the opposing words can be qualified by adverbs. E.g wet/dry
  • Complementary: when the opposing words cannot be graded and can exist independently of each other. E.g true/false
  • Converse: when the opposing words are complementary, that is, one cannot exist without the other. E.g husband/wife
  • Multiple taxonomies: A group of words that comprise of a fixed system. E.g spring/summer/autumn/winter

The correct choice in this case is therefore complementary.

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