Meaning ofantithesisin English

Noun

1. a figure of speech; juxtaposing opposing views
   The author used antithesis to highlight the opposing views on the controversial topic.
2. a statement opposite another; contradictory idea
   The philosopher's statement was an antithesis to the prevailing ideology of the time.
3. a rhetorical device; contrasting ideas in parallel
   The writer employed antithesis to emphasize the difference between freedom and captivity.