Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms

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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. For example, 'happy' is a synonym of 'joyful.'

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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. For example, 'hot' is an antonym of 'cold.'

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning, such as 'bat' (the animal) and 'bat' (the sports equipment).

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Provide an example of synonyms.

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Examples of synonyms include 'fast' and 'quick,' or 'smart' and 'intelligent.'

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Provide an example of antonyms.

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Examples of antonyms include 'light' and 'dark,' or 'happy' and 'sad.'

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Provide an example of homonyms.

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Examples of homonyms include 'bark' (the sound a dog makes) and 'bark' (the outer covering of a tree).

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What is the meaning of the word 'pair'?

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The word 'pair' refers to two things that are similar or used together, such as a pair of socks.

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What is the meaning of the word 'pear'?

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The word 'pear' refers to a type of fruit that is sweet and bell-shaped.

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What do we call words that have similar meanings?

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Words that have similar meanings are called synonyms.

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What do we call words that have opposite meanings?

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Words that have opposite meanings are called antonyms.