Same word – but two opposite meanings!

When I write I add specific words to my sentences, knowing full well that one adjective too many can be too distracting to the main point of the sentence. The sentence may lose it’s meaning, or even lose impact on the reader.

It never occurred to me that there were words with double meanings where the meanings may mean the OPPOSITE of what you are trying to say.

I found this list of 14 words on www.mentalfloss.com. Words like trim, seed, and even the word fast! Each one has two meanings.

Here is a link to the site: http://www.mentalfloss.com/article/49834/14-words-are-their-own-opposites

Regina