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Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms and Antonyms. Synonym. A word that means exactly or nearly the same as another word How to remember it? Synonym and SAME both start with S. . Antonym. A word opposite in meaning to another How to remember it? It’s not a synonym. Therefore, antonym is the antonym of synonym.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

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  1. Synonyms and Antonyms

  2. Synonym A word that means exactly or nearly the same as another word How to remember it? Synonym and SAME both start with S.

  3. Antonym A word opposite in meaning to another How to remember it? It’s not a synonym. Therefore, antonym is the antonym of synonym.

  4. Directions: Tell if the words are synonyms or antonyms. Use the pictures and sentences as clues.

  5. Antonyms calm dismayed

  6. He entered the dark building. Sue enjoyed the early morning light. Antonyms

  7. We are singing a new song in chorus. The choir traveled to Europe to sing at the opera house. Synonyms http://www.wou.edu/las/creativearts/music/images/choir1.gif

  8. The bus goes speedily. The turtle is plodding. Antonyms

  9. Synonyms invisible hidden

  10. We used flames to toast marshmallows. The blaze was so hot we could not get close to put it out. Synonyms http://www.firewebdesigns.com/images/fire_02.jpg

  11. The ferocious bull is angry. The bird is tame. Antonyms

  12. The hard rocks were by the beach. The pillow was soft. Antonyms

  13. Antonyms The hippopotamus is immense. The mouse is small.

  14. The generous man gave his money away to the poor. At the beginning, Scrooge was miserly. Antonyms

  15. Synonyms anxious dismayed

  16. The affluent king gave to the needy. The impoverished people had no homes. Antonyms

  17. Synonyms situations conditions

  18. The old dog is feeble. The giant insect is strong. Antonyms

  19. Antonyms rumpled smooth

  20. The tractor’s noise hurt our ears. The silence was relaxing. Antonyms

  21. Antonyms unusual ordinary

  22. The dinosaur is towering. The boy is short. Antonyms

  23. Antonyms invisible hidden visible

  24. ordinary unusual Antonyms common

  25. Synonyms worried dismayed anxious

  26. conditions Predicament Synonyms situations

  27. Now – for each of the following words give a synonym and an antonym. Be prepared to share with the class.

  28. The words • Boring? • Listen? • Question? • Whisper? • Day? • Rich? • Throw? • Expensive? • Dirty? • Hungry?

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