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What Are Synonyms? | |
Examples of Synonyms | |
Using Synonyms to Improve Writing | |
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Tips for Learning Synonyms |
Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings. They help make writing and speech more interesting by offering alternative ways to express ideas. Knowing synonyms also helps you improve your vocabulary.
Synonyms are words that mean the same or are similar to each other. They can replace one another without changing the meaning of a sentence. For example, the words "big" and "large" are synonyms because they both describe something of great size.
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Happy: joyful, cheerful, delighted, glad
Sentence Example:
"She felt happy after winning the prize."
(The word "happy" can be replaced by "joyful" or "glad.")
Fast: quick, speedy, rapid
Sentence Example:
"The car is fast."
("Fast" can be replaced by "speedy.")
Beautiful: pretty, lovely, attractive
Sentence Example:
"The garden looks beautiful."
(You could also say, "The garden looks lovely.")
Big: large, huge, enormous, gigantic
Sentence Example:
"The dog was big."
(You could also say, "The dog was large.")
Small: tiny, little, minute, compact
Sentence Example:
"She held a small kitten."
("Small" can be replaced by "tiny.")
Smart: clever, intelligent, bright, wise
Sentence Example:
"He is very smart."
(You could also say, "He is very intelligent.")
Angry: mad, furious, upset, irritated
Sentence Example:
"He was angry at his friend."
("Angry" can be replaced by "upset.")
Quiet: silent, calm, peaceful, still
Sentence Example:
"The classroom was quiet."
(You could say, "The classroom was silent.")
Easy: simple, effortless, straightforward
Sentence Example:
"The test was easy."
("Easy" can be replaced by "simple.")
Sad: unhappy, gloomy, sorrowful, downcast
Sentence Example:
"She felt sad."
("Sad" can be replaced by "unhappy.")
Strong: powerful, sturdy, robust
Sentence Example:
"The bridge is strong."
("Strong" can be replaced by "sturdy.")
Cold: chilly, cool, icy, frosty
Sentence Example:
"The weather is cold."
(You could also say, "The weather is chilly.")
Hot: warm, scorching, blazing
Sentence Example:
"The day was hot."
("Hot" can be replaced by "scorching.")
Brave: courageous, fearless, bold
Sentence Example:
"She was brave."
("Brave" can be replaced by "courageous.")
Funny: humorous, amusing, comical
Sentence Example:
"The movie was funny."
(You could also say, "The movie was humorous.")
Friend: buddy, pal, companion, mate
Sentence Example:
"He is my friend."
(You could also say, "He is my buddy.")
Using the same word repeatedly makes sentences boring. Synonyms help you avoid repetition and make your writing more engaging.
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Q1. Choose the synonym for "start."
(a) begin
(b) end
(c) stop
(d) finish
Ans: (a) begin
Q2. Which of the following is a synonym for "small"?
(a) huge
(b) tiny
(c) large
(d) tall
Ans: (b) tiny
Q3. Fill-in-the-Blank Question:
"The room was very dark, but soon the sun made it __________."
(a) bright
(b) small
(c) fast
(d) heavy
Ans: (a) bright
Synonyms are essential for improving both your writing and speaking skills. They help you express yourself better and keep your audience interested.
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