How does a word end up with two opposite meanings at the same time?
I'm thinking of the word Sanction. In the first example below it has the meaning of "to okay" or "to give the green light to", and is used as a verb.
In the second example it is a noun which has the meaning of "preventative measures" which although not a direct opposite meaning, comes close.
US sanctions the use of force against drug smugglers
US sanctions against drug smugglers appear to be working.
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I'm thinking of the word Sanction. In the first example below it has the meaning of "to okay" or "to give the green light to", and is used as a verb.
In the second example it is a noun which has the meaning of "preventative measures" which although not a direct opposite meaning, comes close.
US sanctions the use of force against drug smugglers
US sanctions against drug smugglers appear to be working.
single-word-requests meaning word-usage
asked 8 mins ago
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I'm thinking of the word Sanction. In the first example below it has the meaning of "to okay" or "to give the green light to", and is used as a verb.
In the second example it is a noun which has the meaning of "preventative measures" which although not a direct opposite meaning, comes close.
US sanctions the use of force against drug smugglers
US sanctions against drug smugglers appear to be working.
single-word-requests meaning word-usage
asked 8 mins ago
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I'm thinking of the word Sanction. In the first example below it has the meaning of "to okay" or "to give the green light to", and is used as a verb.
In the second example it is a noun which has the meaning of "preventative measures" which although not a direct opposite meaning, comes close.
US sanctions the use of force against drug smugglers
US sanctions against drug smugglers appear to be working.
single-word-requests meaning word-usage
single-word-requests meaning word-usage
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