Synonyms Antonyms

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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.

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Give an example of an antonym for 'big'.

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Small.

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What are synonyms used for?

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Synonyms are used to avoid repetition and to add variety to writing.

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What are antonyms used for?

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Antonyms are used to show contrast and to clarify meaning.

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Choose the synonym for 'fast':
slow, quick, lazy, tired

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Quick.

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Choose the antonym for 'hot':
cold, warm, cool, mild

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Cold.

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Are 'happy' and 'joyful' synonyms or antonyms?

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Synonyms.

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Are 'sad' and 'happy' synonyms or antonyms?

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Antonyms.