Synonyms as Context Clues

A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

An example of a synonym for 'happy' is 'joyful'.

In the context of a collection, 'diverse' means that the items are different from each other.

The synonym for 'attempted' is 'tried'.

'Hazardous' means dangerous or risky.

A synonym for 'soaked' is 'wet'.

'Slender' means tall and skinny.

Context clues are hints in the text that help you figure out the meaning of a word.

Using synonyms in writing makes it more interesting and helps avoid repetition.

A context clue is a word or phrase in a sentence that helps you understand the meaning of another word.