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Noun
Example: “The poem contains an allusion to history.”
Synonyms: reference, hint
Antonyms: direct statement
Adjective
Example: “He made an oblique reference to the issue.”
Synonyms: indirect, slanted
Antonyms: direct
Verb
Example: “He did not allude to the problem.”
Synonyms: hint, refer indirectly
Antonyms: state clearly
Example: “Add a citation to your essay.”
Synonyms: reference, source note
Antonyms: plagiarism
Example: “The denotation of the word is simple, but its connotation is complex.”
Synonyms: literal meaning, direct reference
Antonyms: connotation, implication
Example: “We used an encyclopedia to find the answer.”
Synonyms: reference book
Antonyms:
Example: “Please refer to page ten.”
Synonyms: mention, point to
Antonyms: ignore
Example: “These plants grow well in rich soil.”
Synonyms: earth, ground
Antonyms: air
Example: “Please send me the link to the article.”
Synonyms: connection, URL
Antonyms: disconnection
Example: “In retrospection, the warning signs were obvious.”
Synonyms: hindsight
Antonyms: foresight
Example: “She has a predilection for minimalist design.”
Synonyms: preference
Antonyms: aversion
Example: “The painting contains mythological references.”
Synonyms: legendary
Antonyms: historical
Example: “Use the index to find the topic quickly.”
Synonyms: list
Example: “Citizens vote in elections.”
Synonyms: choose
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