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Cleave is also from Old English, but it is thought its two opposite meanings come from two different roots, clēofan and clifian, and that may be how the word ended up with two meanings.

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In Standard English this means sparse, but in MLE it has the opposite meaning. It means “very” or “lots of”. This word is used prolifically but is relatively new, Ismail says. It’s a ...

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90+ Antonyms List for Kids and All Grades School Students: English language is widely spoken across the world. The key to speaking well lies in understanding words and their meaning. This ensures ...