{"id":27,"date":"2017-10-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-02T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/log.cudoo.com\/2018\/03\/11\/words-in-english-that-contradict-themselves\/"},"modified":"2022-10-13T09:40:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T05:40:50","slug":"words-in-english-that-contradict-themselves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/words-in-english-that-contradict-themselves\/","title":{"rendered":"Words in English That Contradict Themselves"},"content":{"rendered":"

The English Language<\/a> can be very ambiguous, especially when it comes to its complex vocabulary and grammar. Among all the concepts of English grammar such as the tenses, modal, imperatives and conditions, there are a certain set of words that have the same spelling but have a completely different meaning.<\/p>\n

Those words fall under the title of contronyms. Whether you are fluent in speaking English language<\/a> or not, you might have definitely come across these words before, and probably you might have used them wrongly which has brought you here today. To know more about contronyms, go ahead and keep reading. I assure you, you won\u2019t make the same mistake again.<\/p>\n

Here are a few common contronyms being introduced to you to enhance your knowledge of English vocabulary.<\/p>\n

To Overlook<\/h2>\n

Meaning 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Fail to notice or neglect.
\nSentence example:<\/span> I overlooked my mistakes on my homework notebook.<\/p>\n

Meaning 2:<\/strong> Have a view from above or to supervise.
\nSentence example:<\/span> My father overlooked my academic report card at the end of the year.<\/p>\n

To Rock<\/h2>\n

Meaning 1:<\/strong> An immobile mass of stone.
\nSentence example:<\/span> The neighborhood kids threw a rock at my dog.<\/p>\n

Meaning 2:<\/strong> To move back and forth.
\nSentence example:<\/span> She gently rocked the baby to sleep.<\/p>\n

To Dust<\/h2>\n

Meaning 1:<\/strong> Remove particles to make the place clean.
\nSentence example:<\/span> I had to dust my window shield before the party could begin.<\/p>\n

Meaning 2:<\/strong> Cover lightly with a powdered substance.
\nSentence example:<\/span> I dusted some powdered sugar on top of my cookies.<\/p>\n

To Sanction<\/h2>\n

Meaning 1:<\/strong> A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
\nSentence example:<\/span> The traffic police imposes sanctions to rash drivers.<\/p>\n

Meaning 2:<\/strong> To give permission or approval.
\nSentence example:<\/span> My parents did not sanction my attendance at the fresher\u2019s party.<\/p>\n

To Screen<\/h2>\n

Meaning 1:<\/strong> to protect, conceal or shelter (something or someone)
\nSentence Example:<\/span> I used my favorite scarf to screen my face from the sun.<\/p>\n

Meaning 2:<\/strong> to show or to broadcast (film or television program)
\nSentence Example:<\/span> Everyone\u2019s eyes were glued to the screen after watching the news headlines.<\/p>\n

Fast<\/h2>\n

Meaning 1:<\/strong> to move at very high speed
\nSentence example:<\/span> My dad always drove the car very fast due to which he often got sanctions from the traffic authority.<\/p>\n

Meaning 2:<\/strong> immovable
\nSentence example:<\/span> The ship was held fast by the anchor chain.<\/p>\n

Wear<\/h2>\n

Meaning 1:<\/strong> to have something on one\u2019s body as clothing or decoration.
\nSentence Example:<\/span> I was very excited to wear my graduation gown.<\/p>\n

Meaning 2:<\/strong> to damage or destroy by friction or use.
\nSentence example:<\/span> You need to carefully use your dresses to stop them from wearing out so easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buckle<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning 1:<\/strong> to fasten something.
\n<\/span>Sentence example:<\/span> He fastened up his belt quickly and rushed out of the door.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meaning 2:<\/strong> to bend, warp or collapse under pressure.
\nSentence example:<\/span> The Bridge buckled in the storm.<\/p>\n

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