Vocabulary document (synonyms as words ) : - SS1 English Lesson Note

Synonyms : Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning.

They can be used interchangeably in a sentence without changing the meaning.

For example, the synonyms for "big" are "large," "huge," and "enormous."

Types of Synonyms

There are three main types of synonyms:

Synonyms with the same meaning: These synonyms have exactly the same meaning. For example, the synonyms for "happy" are "joyful," "content," and "elated."

Synonyms with nearly the same meaning :These synonyms have similar meanings, but not exactly the same. For example, the synonyms for "house" are "home," "dwelling," and "mansion."

Antonyms: Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. For example, the antonyms for "big" are "small," "tiny," and "miniature."

How to Use Synonyms

Synonyms can be used to improve your writing by making it more concise and varied. For example, instead of using the word "big" repeatedly, you can use synonyms such as "large," "huge," and "enormous."

You can also use synonyms to create a more vivid and interesting image in your reader's mind. For example, instead of saying "the man was happy," you could say "the man was beaming with joy."