Synonyms and Antonyms Lessons

Synonyms and Antonyms

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synonyms

A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language.





Example: Shut is a synonyms of close.

Multiple Choice

Whats a synonym?

• A word that means the opposite of another word
• A word or phrase that means the same or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language.
• A word that has no meaning
• A word that is spelled similarly to another word

antonyms

A word opposite in meaning to another.





Example: open and closed

Multiple Choice

Whats an antonym?

• Opposite
• Comparable
• Equal
• Similar

whats the difference?

A synonym is a word that means the same or almost the same as another word. Smart is a synonym for clever. An antonym is a word that means the opposite or nearly the opposite of another word.

Multiple Choice

Whats the synonym for pretty?

• Attractive
• Gorgeous
• Beautiful
• Ugly

Multiple Choice

Whats an antonym of hot?

• cold
• scorching
• burning
• warm