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know, no

Know means to understand; no means not any

or the opposite of yes.

“Rex does not know what ‘no’ means,” said Rita as her dog

chewed the sofa.

loose, lose

Loose is the opposite of tight; lose is the

opposite of find.

Anthony’s watch was so loose that he was afraid he would lose

it.

obtain, attain