Y06W39VC Word Roots — anti- (against)

A substance that counteracts the effects of a poison; also used figuratively for something that counteracts a negative effect.

Word Breakdown: anti- (prefix meaning 'against')

Example: Some scientists argue that education is the most effective antidote to the spread of misinformation.

Synonyms: remedy, cure, counter

Collocations: an antidote to, serve as an antidote, a powerful antidote

Contrary to the norms of social behaviour; harmful or disruptive to society or social interaction.

Example: Littering in public spaces is widely considered antisocial behaviour that affects the whole community.

Synonyms: disruptive, harmful, unsociable

Collocations: antisocial behaviour, considered antisocial, antisocial tendencies

In the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock.

Example: The instructions told students to rotate the dial anticlockwise to lower the temperature.

Synonyms: counterclockwise, in the opposite direction

Collocations: turn anticlockwise, rotate anticlockwise, anticlockwise direction

To share information, ideas or feelings with others through speech, writing or other means.

Word family: communicate (v.), communication (n.), communicative (adj.)

Example: Effective writers communicate their ideas clearly by using precise language and a logical structure.

Synonyms: express, convey, share

Collocations: communicate effectively, communicate clearly, communicate ideas

To communicate or express a message, feeling or idea effectively.

Word family: convey (v.), conveyance (n.)

Example: The choice of words in a poem can convey emotions that are difficult to express directly.

Synonyms: communicate, express, transmit

Collocations: convey a message, convey meaning, convey emotion

To put thoughts, feelings or ideas into words, actions or art.

Word family: express (v.), expression (n.), expressive (adj.)

Example: Students were encouraged to express their personal response to the text through creative writing.

Synonyms: communicate, convey, articulate

Collocations: express an opinion, express clearly, express in writing

To give someone information or facts about something.

Word family: inform (v.), information (n.), informed (adj.)

Example: The purpose of a report is to inform the reader clearly about a topic using accurate and credible evidence.

Synonyms: tell, advise, notify

Collocations: inform the reader, well-informed, inform a decision

To cause someone to believe or do something through argument, reasoning or evidence.

Word family: persuade (v.), persuasion (n.), persuasive (adj.)

Example: A well-structured argument supported by credible evidence is more likely to persuade a sceptical reader.

Synonyms: convince, influence, win over

Collocations: persuade the audience, persuade someone to, persuasive argument

‘Clearly’ is used to show that an idea is easy to understand or strongly supported.

Example: Clearly, the evidence supports the need for safer crossings near the school.

Synonyms: plainly, obviously, evidently

Collocations: clearly shows; clearly explains; clearly supports