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Antithesis vs Antipodes - What's the difference?

antithesis | antipodes |

As a noun antithesis

is a proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.

As a proper noun antipodes is

the southern hemisphere.

antithesis

English

Noun

(antitheses)
  • A proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition.
  • (rhetoric) A device by which two contrasting ideas are juxtaposed in parallel form.

    • Antonyms

    * epitome

    Related terms

    * antithetical

    antipodes

    English

    (wikipedia antipodes)

    Usage notes

    * Pronunciation is often considered incorrect[reference needed].

    Noun

    (-)
  • The place on the diametrically opposite side of the earth from a given point.
  • The Southern Hemisphere.
  • *
  • *:a delighted shout from the children swung him toward the door again. His sister, Mrs. Gerard, stood there in carriage gown and sables, radiant with surprise. ¶ "Phil!  You!   Exactly like you, Philip, to come strolling in from the antipodes —dear fellow!" recovering from the fraternal embrace and holding both lapels of his coat in her gloved hands.
  • Australia and New Zealand.
  • The opposite of something.

    • Derived terms

    * antipodean