Antonyms and Synonyms

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What are synonyms?

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Words that have similar meanings.

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What are antonyms?

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Words that have opposite meanings.

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Provide an example of synonyms.

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Happy and joyful.

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Provide an example of antonyms.

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Hot and cold.

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What is the antonym of 'increase'?

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Decrease.

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What is the synonym of 'quick'?

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Fast.

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What does the term 'context' refer to in language?

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The circumstances or setting in which a word is used.

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How can understanding synonyms help in writing?

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It allows for more varied and interesting language.

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What is a thesaurus?

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A reference book or online resource that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning.

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Why is it important to know antonyms?

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It helps in understanding the full range of meanings of words.