Synonyms and Antonyms

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 Synonyms and Antonyms


Synonym

A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word. Synonyms can enhance your vocabulary by providing alternative words to convey the same idea.

Example:

  • Begin and start are synonyms.
    • "I will begin my homework."
    • "I will start my homework."

Antonym

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Antonyms help to express contrasting ideas or concepts.


Example:

  • Hot and cold are antonyms.
    • "The tea is hot."
      • "The ice cream is cold."

Common Synonyms and Antonyms with example sentences

| *Word* | *Synonym* | *Antonym* | **Example**                                      |

| Happy   | Joyful    | Sad        | Children feel joyful during festivals like Diwali. |

| Sad      | Unhappy   | Happy  | The community was sad after the recent floods.  

| Big      | Large        | Small   | The Indian elephant is a large animal.          |

| Small | Tiny            | Big         | The village houses are often tiny and quaint.    |

| Smart | Intelligent  | Stupid     | Indian students are often seen as intelligent.   |

| Fast  | Quick        | Slow       | The Delhi Metro is a quick mode of transport.    |

| Slow | Leisurely | Fast| The traffic in Mumbai is often slow during peak hours. 

| Easy  | Simple     | Difficult | The recipe for dal is easy to follow.            |

| Hard | Tough     | Easy       | The entrance exam was hard for many students.    |

| Good | Excellent | Bad       | Indian cuisine is known for its excellent flavors. |

| Bad  | Poor          | Good      | The air quality in some cities can be poor.      |

| Strong | Powerful | Weak |The Indian cricket team is known for its powerful lineup.

| Weak  | Fragile | Strong | The weak economy was impacted by the pandemic.   

| Love| Affection   | Hate       | She has great affection for her hometown.        |

| Hate | Dislike| Love | He dislikes crowded markets, especially during festivals.

| Clean  | Tidy     | Dirty    | The streets are kept clean during cultural events. |

| Dirty|   Messy     | Clean         | The river was dirty due to pollution.            |

| Bright | Luminous | Dim     | The bright colors of Holi are a sight to behold. |

| Dark | Gloomy  | Bright      | The nights in rural areas can be quite dark.     |

| Rich | Wealthy | Poor| Many wealthy families celebrate festivals in grand style.

| Poor  | Needy | Rich |Poor communities often rely on donations during festivals.




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