In literary analysis, the opposite of a protagonist is an antagonist, which refers to a character who opposes the protagonist. Often, they are a villain, but this is not always the case.
Outside of literature, there are antonyms for protagonist, including:
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There are many different possible synonyms for protagonist including:
| Main character in fiction | Leader of the action in an event | Leading person in a cause |
|---|---|---|
| Hero(ine) | Main figure | Champion |
| Central figure | Actor | Exponent |
| Main character | Key figure | Advocate |
| Lead(ing) character | Principal player | Supporter |
| Upholder | ||
| Promoter | ||
| Proponent |
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You can use alike in a sentence as an adjective (e.g., “the twins aren’t identical, but they are very alike”) or as an adverb (e.g. “the two sisters walked, talked, and even laughed alike”).
As an adjective, alike means “similar,” and as an adverb it means “in a similar way.”
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Alike can be used as an adjective and an adverb. There are several synonyms and near-synonyms, including:
| Similar (adjective) | Similarly (adverb) |
|---|---|
| The same | Identically |
| Identical | The same |
| Uniform | Likewise |
| Indistinguishable | Correspondingly |
| Interchangeable | Uniformly |
| Undifferentiated | |
| Matching |
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There are several antonyms for loquacious, including:
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There are several synonyms or near-synonyms for loquacious, including:
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The only correct spelling is vice versa. Although it can be pronounced [vice-uh-ver-suh] or [vice-ver-suh], it can only be spelled the one way.
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Vice versa can be pronounced it two different ways:
Both are acceptable pronunciations, but only “vice versa” is the correct spelling.
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Some synonyms or near-synonyms for vice versa include:
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Misnomer is a noun that refers to something being incorrectly or misleadingly labeled. You can use it to signify criticism (e.g., “I think calling it a ‘Help Desk’ was a misnomer—they were no help at all”) or humor (e.g., “Is there a more cruel misnomer than ‘self-cleaning oven’? Unless it means you have to clean it yourself!”).
Misnomer is quite easy to use in a sentence, because there aren’t many synonyms for it, and certainly none that are as concise and precise.
You can use misnomer to add interest to your writing to keep your readers engaged (e.g., “We waited ages to see the koala bears—a complete misnomer, dear reader, as they are marsupials—but it was well worth it!”).
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