Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms vs Antonyms

by: Ericka Lilly

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Today we are learning...

• SWBAT use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words or multiple-meaning words;

• SWBAT identify, use, and explain the meaning of homophones.

• SWBAT use print or digital resources to determine meaning, syllabication, and pronunciation;

Mrs. Sapp's desk is as organized as a library, while Ms. Lilly's desk is a carnival of clutter!

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Synonyms

means the same!​

​Antonyms

means the opposite!

(Not the same)​

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​Antonym for shy

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​Synonym for short

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What is the antonym for above?

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What is the antonym for clean?

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What is the antonym for the word unkind in the following sentence:

The unkind queen smiled at us!

• A. mean

• B. nice

• C. rude

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Which word is the antonym for weak?

• A. strong

• B. fragile

• C. fast

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Which word is the antonym for weak?

• A. strong

• B. fragile

• C. fast

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I didn't study for the test this week because I thought it was going to be simple. What is an antonym for the word simple?

• difficult

• easy

• long

• short

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Synonym for tall is...

• big
• small

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Synonym for silly is...

• mad
• goofy

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Antonym for old is...

• young
• ancient

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Antonym for tall is...

• big
• tiny

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Synonym for sad is...

• unhappy
• excited

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Synonym for strong is...

• powerful
• gentle

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What pair of words have almost the same meaning?

• break and destroy

• fall and decide

• help and take

• normal and strange

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Antonym for silly is...

• ugly
• serious

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Are the words synonyms or antonyms?
center
middle

• Synonyms
• Antonyms

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What do these words have in common? Angry and Mad

• They both mean the same thing.
• They have different meanings.

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Antonyms are words that...

• have the same meaning.
• have opposite meanings.

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Synonyms are words that...

• have the same meaning.
• have opposite meanings.