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Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by VargasVee(m): 9:45am On Jul 01, 2017 |
English is not a fixed language so with time, words tend to come in more often and become acceptable. These words are commonly called pseudoatonmys 1. FLAMMABLE/INFLAMMABLE Looking at the above words, first thing that comes to the mind is, one catches fire and the other doesn't. Actually they mean the same thing. 2. BAR/DEBAR Bar being the act of prohibition, funny enough debar also means the same thing. 3. REGARDLESS/IRREGARDLESS Regardless, prevailing against odds and circumstances. Irregardless is likely originated from a combination of 'irrespective' and 'regardless' and thus became accepted. 4. HABITABLE/INHABITABLE Habitable simple implies Suitable to live in. You would think inhabitable was any different, but it means the same thing. 5. GENIUS/INGENIOUS Everyone has probably heard of genius. Clever, inventive person, and exceptional intellect. Ingenious also implies the same thing. 6. TERMINATE/EXTERMINATE To terminate, the act of bringing to an end of something. Your guess would be with the prefix of 'ex' there would be difference but it does almost mean the same thing. 7. RESTIVE/RESTLESS Your first opinion of restive would be in a state of rest, but restive actually means being unable to stay silent or still, thereby restlessness. 8. VALUABLE/INVALUABLE Valuable means of great worth. Invaluable also means the same thing, being useful and indispensable. Have a swell day everyone ![]() ![]() 561 Likes 72 Shares |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by ebukahandsome(m): 9:50am On Jul 01, 2017 |
Make sence 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by marveangel(m): 10:00am On Jul 01, 2017 |
Great post.... I recall arguing with my class teacher about that number 1 way back in primary school 7 Likes |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by Papiikush: 10:21am On Jul 01, 2017 |
Nice one bro. Another on you should add BUHARI/YARADUA Both seem different but they have lot of similarities. They were both sick while ruling Nigeria. 207 Likes 17 Shares |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by christejames(m): 11:24am On Jul 01, 2017 |
Papiikush: Brace yourself for the zombies... 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by Nobody: 11:56am On Jul 01, 2017 |
Papiikush:.. You want to cause trouble this morning... wait till the Fulani zombies see this ![]() 12 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by t33why: 12:09pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Marketer/ Business development executive Marketer/ sales executive Marketer/ Sales activator 25 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by Twizzy30(m): 12:32pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Quite educative. Well done op 6 Likes |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by yarimo(m): 12:52pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Papiikush:alert alert nairalanders!! Another YABA LEFT patient is detected please , be careful with him he is in YABA LEFT hospital wanted list. 17 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by NiceCJ(f): 12:53pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Nice one 3 Likes |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by sureteeboy(m): 1:00pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Nice one. I learnt something here today. Oya lalasticlala 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by HARDDON: 1:00pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
English is nothing but an offspring sprung off a freaking sporadic spasm of a discombobulated D1ck ! The more u learn, the more you learn to learn. If give her her book is correct why is give us us book wrong? Why do we play on a reciter n recite @ a play? why do we drive on a park way n park on a driveway? ![]() If groundnut oil is from groundnut, why is baby oil not from babies? 41 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by Nbote(m): 3:07pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Oyibo no go agree say na some of d mistakes dey made on their language 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by Edopesin: 3:13pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Hmmm
I Neva Knw Dis Until Nw ................. Nice 4 Likes |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by Olivers(m): 4:30pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
First topic Wey go make brain on NL this year. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by sexiestharam(f): 4:38pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
I smell front page. Lalasticlala |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by omobabalawo: 4:40pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
..op pls also add. lalasticlala and snake. they look different but are actually the same. Nwaamaikpe /crase ![]() lai mohammed/lie. dont b deceived by spelling. its synonymous. [b].. oya nairalanders complete this one MY............/BAN. mynd wat u answer so that u will not get 44 years ban[\b] 43 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by Outofsync(m): 4:48pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Lalasticlala/snake While these words might seem to have no relation, they are one and the same. in fact, soon they will be used inter changeably Imagine the headline reading : See the Lalasticlala I caught today ![]() ![]() 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by Kamelot77(m): 5:19pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
NYC one 1 Like |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by FromZeroToHero(m): 6:31pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Noted |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by oyinlola007(m): 6:47pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Another day at my office 27 Likes
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Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by femi4: 7:54pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
VargasVee:Valuable: It has a price, expensive Invaluable: Priceless 22 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by VargasVee(m): 8:33pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
femi4:Save for the monetary value. Both of them describe something important regardless of whether it can be estimated and they're are used in the exact same contexts. Like, "My happiness is 'invaluable' to me " "My happiness is 'valuable' to me" 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by thoollz: 8:33pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Buhari/Recession Nigeria/Bad governance Ewuregbe & Constituted authority/ Non payment of salaries Fashola/Blackout 7 Likes |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by Benteroine(m): 8:36pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Papiikush: Nice one ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by Myself2(m): 8:36pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Papiikush: But Yar Adua died in office, ![]() ![]() ![]() 9 Likes |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by HarmonyDee(f): 8:36pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
wow! 1 Like |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by AreaFada2: 8:36pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Papiikush:Kikikikikikikiki. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Weyrey niyen! 3 Likes |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by praise1705(f): 8:37pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
ebukahandsome: make brain |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by kittykollinxx(m): 8:37pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
English is the most difficult subject. maths ain't even close. if you see these inside question u go Don fumble before the result go humble u 2 Likes |
Re: Words That Sound Like Opposite But Are Actually Synonyms by mostcerebral: 8:39pm On Jul 01, 2017 |
Realy educative. Thumbs up! |
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