English: Grade 4
Language Use: Synonyms and Antonyms
SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS
Synonyms
Synonyms are words with a similar or the same meaning.
Examples of Synonyms
Word
Synonym
quick
fast, prompt, rapid
big
large, huge, enormous
depart
leave, go
polite
well-mannered
You can use a thesaurus to find synonyms. A thesaurus works like a dictionary in that
it is in alphabetical order.
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English: Grade 4
Language Use: Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms
Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.
Examples of Antonyms
Word
Antonym
quick
slow
big
small, tiny
depart
arrive
polite
rude
Using synonyms and antonyms to broaden your vocabulary will make your
writing and speaking more interesting and varied.
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