Antipodes

Pronunciation: /ˈæntɪˌpoʊˌdiːz/

Definitions of antipodes

noun A region or country on the opposite side of the globe

Example Sentences

A1 I learned in school that the antipodes of a location is the exact opposite point on the Earth.

A2 During the geography lesson, we discussed how Australia and New Zealand are considered antipodes.

B1 The concept of antipodes is often used in discussions about global time zones.

B2 Explorers in the past were fascinated by the idea of reaching the antipodes of their starting point.

C1 Scientists study the geological differences between antipodes to understand more about Earth's structure.

C2 The antipodes of any point on Earth can be calculated using mathematical formulas based on its coordinates.

Examples of antipodes in a Sentence

formal The antipodes of a location refers to the exact opposite point on the Earth's surface.

informal I heard that Australia is considered the antipodes of the United States.

slang I can't believe we're going to the antipodes for vacation!

figurative In terms of personality, they are like antipodes - complete opposites.

Grammatical Forms of antipodes

• plural: antipodes
• comparative: more antipodal
• superlative: most antipodal
• present tense: antipode
• future tense: will be antipodal
• perfect tense: have been antipodal
• continuous tense: is being antipodal
• singular: antipode
• positive degree: antipodal
• infinitive: to be antipodal
• gerund: being antipodal
• participle: antipodal

Origin and Evolution of antipodes

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'antipodes' is derived from the Ancient Greek words 'anti' meaning opposite and 'pous' meaning foot.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to people living on the opposite side of the Earth, the term 'antipodes' has evolved to also describe any two places or things that are diametrically opposed or completely different from each other.