Understanding Synonyms

What is a synonym?

• A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

• A word that sounds similar to another word.

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

• A word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning.

Which of the following pairs are synonyms?

• Begin and Commence

• Hot and Cold

• Fast and Slow

• Happy and Sad

What is a synonym for 'angry' as mentioned in the video?

• Exasperated

• Calm

• Joyful

• Happy

Why might someone choose to use a complex word instead of a simple one?

• To sound more intelligent

• To make the sentence longer

• To confuse the listener

• To avoid repetition

What does the speaker suggest about using simple and complex words?

• Always use complex words to sound smart.

• Simple words should never be used.

• Complex words are superior to simple words.

• There is a time and place for both simple and complex words.