Word Relationships Flashcard

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What is a synonym?

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

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Give an example of a synonym for 'happy'.

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Joyful is a synonym for happy.

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Give an example of an antonym for 'expand'.

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Contract is an antonym for expand.

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What is a homophone?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings.

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Provide an example of a homophone pair.

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There - Their is an example of a homophone pair.

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What is the synonym of 'beautiful'?

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Gorgeous is a synonym for beautiful.

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What is the antonym of 'generous'?

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Stingy is an antonym of generous.

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What does 'expand' mean?

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To expand means to increase in size, volume, or quantity.

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What does 'contract' mean?

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To contract means to decrease in size, volume, or quantity.