Synonyms and Antonyms

What is a synonym?

• a person, place, or thing
• a word that means the same as another word
• an action word
• a word that means the opposite of another word

What is an antonym?

• a word that means the same as another word

• a person, place, or thing

• a word that means the opposite of another word

• an action word

Synonym for "closer"

• further

• nearer

• far

• shut

Antonym for "evil"

• bad

• wicked

• good

• well

Synonym for "praise"

• compliment

• criticism

• disapproval

• prize

Antonym for "genuine"

• original

• authentic

• valid

• fake

Synonym for "presence"

• time off

• absence

• attendance

• holiday

Antonym for "cease"

• stop

• die

• conclude

• begin

Synonym for "impact"

• effect

• affect

• non-contact

• separation

Antonym for "stay asleep"

• fast asleep

• be wakeful

• nod off

• napping