antonyms and synonyms

What is a synonym?

• a person, place, or thing

• a word that means the same as another word

• an action word

What is an antonym?

• a word that means the opposite of another word

• a person, place, or thing

• an action word

Synonyms are words that...

• have the same meaning.

• have opposite meanings.

Antonyms are words that...

• have the same meaning.

• have opposite meanings.

What is a synonym for hot?

• cold

• scorching

• coffee

What is a synonym for big?

• Small

• Tiny

• Giant

Synonym for up is...

• high

• right

Synonym for strong is...

• powerful

• gentle

Synonym for sad is...

• unhappy

• excited

What is a synonym for fast?

• quick

• slow