Synonyms are words that are similar or nearly the same in meaning. For example, killing is a deliberate act that causes somebody/something to die. It may mean murder, assassination, slaying, suffocation, strangulation, hanging, manslaughter, and bloodshed, butchery, taking life or destruction. However, a closer look at each word shows a form or manner of causing death which is different from the others. This example is to show that no two words means exactly the same thing in English language. Each word has its own peculiar shade of meaning although it can be used in some situations to replace another word.
HOW TO RECOGNISE SYNONYMS
- Look at the context or environment in which a word is used by relating the word to others in the sentence and in the options given. i.e. try to interconnect the word with the surrounding elements.
- Apply your knowledge of word – formation to unravel the meaning of some of the given words.
WORDS SYNONYMS
BLUDER MISTAKE, ERROR
BEAUTIFUL HANDSOME, PRETTY
CHANGE ALTER
BATTLE WAR, FIGHT
BANISH EXILE
CONTENTMENT SATISFACTION
CONTAGIOUS INFECTIOUS
DOUBT SUSPECT
ASTONOINISHMENT WONDER, SURPRISE
DESIRE WAIT, WISH, NEED, YEARN
GRATEFUL THANKSFUL
ILLEGAL UNLAWFUL
EVALUATION: Give the synonyms of these words:-
- Redress
- Bravery
- Anger
- Defend
- character
ASSIGNMENT:- Give the synonyms of these words and use them in sentences.
- Contagious
- Famous
- Oral
- Possible
- Ancient
Related Words
- synonyms
- synonyms for
- synonyms for good
- synonyms for beautiful
- synonyms for happy
- synonyms for sad
- synonyms for important
- synonyms for bad
- synonyms for amazing
- synonyms for great
See also
REFLEXIVE AND RELATIVE PRONOUNS
PERSONAL AND POSSESSIVES PRONOUN