Synonyms List (A)
Abandon —– Forsake
People often simply abandon their pets when they go abroad
He had made it clear to his wife that he would never forsake her.
Able —– Capable
You must be able to speak French for this job.
You are capable of better work than this.
Accomplish —– Achieve
Easy enough to say, but sometimes hard to accomplish!
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation.
Accurate —– Precise
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings.
I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident.
Active —– Athletic
She’s over 80, but is still very active.
He can play any sport, he’s naturally athletic.
Admit —– Confess
Don’t be afraid to admit to your mistakes.
We persuaded her to confess her crime.
Agree —– Consent
I agree with her analysis of the situation.
I rarely consent to do interviews.
Aim —– Goal/ Purpose
Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe.
Your goal as a parent is to help your child become an independent adult.
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university.
Alike —– Same
My mother and I are alike in many ways.
She was born on the same day as me.
All —– Every
The boys played video games all day.
I enjoyed every minute of the film.
Allow —– Permit
My parents wouldn’t allow me to go to the party
We were not permitted any contact with each other.
Amiable —– Friendly
Her parents seemed very amiable.
Everyone was very friendly towards me.
Amount —– Quantity
We’ve had an enormous amount of help from people.
The police also found a quantity of ammunition in the flat.
Angry —– Mad/ Irritated
Her behavior really made me angry.
He’s always been mad about kids.
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments.
Arrive —– Reach
They arrived at the airport at 10.30.
You should reach there around 9.45 a.m.
Ask —– Enquire
We’ll have to ask someone the way to the station.
I called the station to enquire about train times.
Assist —– Help
Anyone willing to assist can contact this number.
This charity aims to help people to help themselves.
Assure —– Guarantee
We were assured that everything possible was being done.
We cannot guarantee our flights will never be delayed.
Attire —– Dress
Their attire was a mixture of the sombre and seaside wear.
I am wearing the long white dress.
Away —– Absent
There were ten children away yesterday.
Today, he is absent from work.
Awful —– Terrible/ Bad
The weather last summer was awful.
That’s a terrible thing to say!
I’m having a really bad day.
Synonyms (B)
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Bargain —– Deal
The car was a bargain at that price.
We did a deal with the management on overtime.
Begin —– Start
He always begins his lessons with a warmup exercise.
I only started this book yesterday.
Beginner —– Novice/ Amateur
She’s in the beginners’ class.
I’m a complete novice at skiing.
The tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.
Behave —– Act
The doctor behaved very unprofessionally.
John’s been acting very strangely lately.
Belly —– Stomach
They crawled along on their bellies.
You shouldn’t exercise on a full stomach.
Below —– Under
He dived below the surface of the water.
The dog squeezed under the gate and ran into the road.
Big —– Vast/ Large
It’s the world’s biggest computer company.
His business empire was vast.
Brazil is the world’s largest producer of coffee.
Blank —– Empty
Sign your name in the blank space below.
It’s not good to drink alcohol on an empty stomach.
Blend —– Mix
Blend together the eggs, sugar and flour.
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Bother —– Annoy
I don’t want to bother her with my problems at the moment.
His constant joking was beginning to annoy her.
Brave —– Courageous
I wasn’t brave enough to tell her what I thought of her.
I hope people will be courageous enough to speak out against this injustice.
Broad —– Wide
He is tall, broad and muscular.
Her face broke into a wide grin.
Brute —– Rough/ Violent
His father was a drunken brute.
This watch is not designed for rough treatment.
Her husband was a violent man.
Bucket —– Pail
They were playing on the beach with their buckets and spades.
It was a community that drank out of the beer pail and ate out of the lunch bucket.
Bunny —– Rabbit
A little bunny seemed harmless enough.
I want to have a rabbit.
Business —– Trade
It’s been a pleasure to do business with you.
Trade between the two countries has increased.
Buy —– Purchase
If you’re thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy.
The equipment can be purchased from your local supplier.
Synonyms (C)
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Center —– Middle
There was an enormous oak table in the center of the room.
He was standing in the middle of the room.
Chiefly —– Mainly
We are chiefly concerned with improving educational standards.
They eat mainly fruit and nuts.
Child —– Kid
I lived in London as a child.
She’s a bright kid.
Choose —– Select/ Pick
We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist of five candidates.
She was selected as the parliamentary candidate for Bath.
She picked the best cake for herself.
Chop —– Cut
He was chopping logs for firewood.
You need a powerful saw to cut through metal.
Close —– Shut
I closed my eyes against the bright light.
Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him.
Coat —– Jacket
I have a long winter coat.
I have to wear a jacket and tie to work.
Cold —– Chilly/ Freezing
Today, it is very cold.
I was feeling chilly.
My hands are freezing!
Competent —– Capable
He’s very competent in his work.
You are capable of better work than this.
Complete —– Finish
The project should be completed within a year.
She finished law school last year.
Complex —– Complicated
That’s a complex problem.
The story is extremely complicated.
Connect —– Join
The towns are connected by train and bus services.
The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge.
Cope —– Manage
He wasn’t able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job.
She’s 82 and can’t manage on her own any more.
Couch —– Sofa
Tom offered to sleep on the couch.
I took my shoe off and lay down on the sofa.
Coarse —– Rough
He is wearing a jacket of coarse wool.
The skin on her hands was hard and rough.
Crash —– Accident
A girl was killed yesterday in a crash involving a stolen car.
He was killed in an accident.
Crook —– Criminal
The film portrays a world of small time crooks, petty crime and drinking clubs.
Lawyers are not allowed to comment on current criminal cases.
Cry —– Weep
It’s all right. Don’t cry.
She started to weep uncontrollably.
Cunning —– Clever
It was a cunning piece of detective work.
He’s clever with his hands.
Synonyms (D)
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Danger —– Harm
Children’s lives are in danger every time they cross this road.
He would never frighten anyone or cause them any harm.
Daybreak —– Dawn/ Sunrise
We left before daybreak.
They start work at dawn.
We left before sunrise.
Dear —– Expensive
Everything’s so dear now, isn’t it?
I can’t afford it, it’s too expensive.
Defective —– Faulty
Her hearing was found to be slightly defective.
Ask for a refund if the goods are faulty.
Delicious —– Yummy
This dish is delicious with cream.
These biscuits are yummy.
Demolish —– Destroy/ Wreck
The factory is due to be demolished next year.
The building was completely destroyed by fire.
The house was a wreck when we bought it.
Demonstrate —– Protest
They are demonstrating in favor of free higher education.
Students took to the streets to protest against the decision.
Denounce —– Blame/ Indict
Amnesty International denounced the failure by the authorities to take action.
The report blames poor safety standards for the accident.
They were indicted on a number of corruption charges.
Dense —– Thick/ Heavy
A narrow track wound steeply up through dense forest.
This breed of cattle has a very thick coat.
The air was heavy with the scent of flowers.
Depart —– Leave
The train departed Amritsar at 6.15 p.m.
The plane leaves for Dallas at 12.35.
Despise —– Hate/ Detest/ Loathe
She thoroughly despised him for his weakness.
He hates violence in any form.
They detested each other on sight.
I loathe modern art.
Destiny —– Fate
I believe there’s some force guiding us—call it God, destiny or fate.
By a strange twist of fate, Andy and I were on the same plane.
Destitute —– Poor/ Penniless
When he died, his family was left completely destitute.
They were too poor to buy shoes for the kids.
Uncle Charlie was jobless and penniless.
Detach —– Remove
The skis should detach from the boot if you fall.
Three children were removed from the school for persistent bad behavior.
Deter —– Hinder
The high price of the service could deter people from seeking advice.
Some teachers felt hindered by a lack of resources.
Determined —– Sure/ Convinced
I’m determined to succeed.
You don’t sound very sure.
I am convinced of her innocence.
Different —– Diverse
They are sold in many different colors.
My interests are very diverse.
Difficult —– Hard
Your writing is really difficult to read.
It was one of the hardest things I ever did.
Diminish —– Decrease
The world’s resources are rapidly diminishing.
The number of new students decreased from 210 to 160 this year.
Disappear —– Vanish
The plane disappeared behind a cloud.
The magician vanished in a puff of smoke.
Disclose —– Reveal
The spokesman refused to disclose details of the takeover to the press.
The doctors did not reveal the truth to him.
Down —– Below
The stone rolled down the hill.
He dived below the surface of the water.
Synonyms List (E)
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Earth —– Ground
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again.
I found her lying on the ground.
Easy —– Simple
It’s easy for you to tell me to keep calm, but you’re not in my position.
The answer is really quite simple.
Encourage —– Urge
My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.
The report urged that all children be taught to swim.
End —– Finish/ Conclude
They decided to end their relationship.
She finished law school last year.
She concluded her speech with a quotation from Shakespeare.
Enlarge —– Magnify
There are plans to enlarge the recreation area.
The picture shows the insect’s head magnified ten times.
Enormous —– Huge
The problems facing the President are enormous.
He gazed up at her with huge brown eyes.
Enquire —– Investigate
I called the station to enquire about train times.
The FBI has been called in to investigate.
Evaluate —– Assess
Our research attempts to evaluate the effectiveness of the different drugs.
Damage to the building was assessed at £40 000.
Everlasting —– Eternal
To his everlasting credit, he never told anyone what I’d done.
She’s an eternal optimist.
Extra —– Additional
Breakfast is provided at no extra charge.
The government provided an additional £25 million to expand the service.
Synonyms (F)
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Faithful —– Loyal/ Devoted
I have been a faithful reader of your newspaper for many years.
She has always remained loyal to her political principles.
They are devoted to their children.
Fall —– Drop
September had come and the leaves were starting to fall.
The climber slipped and dropped to his death.
False —– Untrue
He used a false name to get the job.
These accusations are totally untrue.
Famous —– Renowned
He became internationally famous for his novels.
She is renowned for her patience.
Fantastic —– Great
The weather was absolutely fantastic.
This represents a great achievement.
Fast —– Quick
He’s one of the fastest runners in the world.
She walked with short, quick steps.
Father —– Dad
He was a wonderful father to both his natural and adopted children.
That’s my dad over there.
Find —– Discover
Can you find my bag for me?
Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house.
Fix —– Repair/ Mend
I’ve fixed the problem.
The human body has an amazing capacity to repair itself.
Could you mend my bike for me?
Fool —– Idiot
He told me he was an actor and I was fool enough to believe him.
When I lost my passport, I felt such an idiot.
Forbid —– Prohibit/ Ban
My doctor has forbidden me sugar.
The policy prohibits smoking on school grounds.
Chemical weapons are banned internationally.
Forgive —– Pardon
I’ll never forgive her for what she did.
She was pardoned after serving ten years of a life sentence.
Former —– Previous
Nelson Mandela is a former South African president.
She is his daughter from a previous marriage.
Fraction —– Part/ Portion/ Segment
She hesitated for the merest fraction of a second.
We spent part of the time in the museum.
The central portion of the bridge collapsed.
She cleaned a small segment of the painting.
Fragrance —– Perfume
They are about to launch their first fragrance for men.
She was wearing too much perfume.
Frank —– Candid
He was very frank about his relationship with the actress.
I felt she was being less than candid with me.
Freedom —– Liberty
People here like their freedom and privacy.
The concept of individual liberty is enshrined in the constitution.
Frenzy —– Fury/ Rage
The speaker worked the crowd up into a frenzy.
Her eyes blazed with fury.
His face was dark with rage.
Fresh —– Unused/ New
Let me write it down while it’s still fresh in my mind.
The house was left unused for most of the year.
Have you read her new novel?
Fun —– Enjoyment
We had a lot of fun at Sarah’s party.
I get a lot of enjoyment from music.
Funny —– Amusing/ Entertaining
It’s not funny! Someone could have been hurt.
It’s a very amusing game to play.
It was a very entertaining evening.
Furious —– Angry
She was absolutely furious at having been deceived.
Her behavior really made me angry.
Synonyms List (G)
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Gain —– Acquire/ Obtain
The country gained its independence ten years ago.
She has acquired a good knowledge of English.
I finally managed to obtain a copy of the report.
Gallant —– Chivalrous
That wasn’t very gallant of you.
I was only trying to be chivalrous.
Garbage —– Trash/ Rubbish
Don’t forget to take out the garbage.
Will someone take out the trash?
The streets were littered with rubbish.
Gather —– Collect
His supporters gathered in the main square.
The company collects information about consumer trends.
Gaunt —– Scrawny/ Skinny/ Thin
She looked gaunt and exhausted.
He had long scrawny fingers.
She had wild hair and long skinny arms.
He was tall and thin, with dark hair.
Gentle —– Tender
He lived in a gentle age than ours.
What he needs now is a lot of tender loving care.
Gift —– Present
The watch was a gift from my mother.
What can I get him for a birthday present?
Glad —– Happy/ Pleased/ Delighted/ Cheerful/ Joyful/ Merry
She was glad when the meeting was over.
You don’t look very happy today.
She was very pleased with her exam results.
I was delighted that you could stay.
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.
It was a joyful reunion of all the family.
He’s a lovely man with merry eyes and a wide smile.
Good —– Excellent
The piano was in good condition.
She speaks excellent French.
Great —– Grand
People were arriving in great numbers.
It’s not a very grand house.
Synonyms (H)
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Hat —– Cap
I’m wearing two hats tonight—parent and teacher.
He is wearing a baseball cap.
Have —– Own/ Possess
I have a new car and a boat.
I don’t own anything of any value.
I’m afraid this is the only suitcase I possess.
Help —– Assist
He always helps with the housework.
We will assist you in finding somewhere to live.
Hot —– Boiling
It was hot and getting hotter.
You must be boiling in that sweater!
House —– Home
He went into the house.
We are not far from my home now.
Synonyms List (I)
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Idea —– Thought
I like the idea of living on a boat.
I don’t like the thought of you walking home alone.
Important —– Significant
Money played an important role in his life.
Your work has shown a significant improvement.
Infant —– Baby
She was seriously ill as an infant.
My sister’s expecting a baby.
Inspect —– Examine
The plants are regularly inspected for disease.
The doctor examined her but could find nothing wrong.
Interesting —– Exciting
It would be interesting to know what he really believed.
They waited and waited for something exciting to happen.
Synonyms (J)
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Job —– Occupation/ Work/ Career
He’s trying to get a job.
Please state your name, age and occupation below.
It’s very difficult to find work at the moment.
He had a very distinguished career in the Foreign Office.
Jungle —– Forest
The area was covered in dense jungle.
Thousands of hectares of forest are destroyed each year.
Synonyms (K)
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Keep —– Hold
She keeps the blue bear as a souvenir.
The girl holds her father’s hand tightly.
Kind —– Helpful
She’s a very kind and generous person.
She’s one of the most helpful people I know.
Synonyms (L)
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Last —– Final/ Ultimate
I wouldn’t marry you if you were the last person on earth!
They find each other in the final chapter of the book.
We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens.
Late —– Tardy
She’s late for work every day.
The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitudes.
Laugh —– Giggle
She always makes me laugh.
The girls giggled at the joke.
Learn —– Study
She’s very keen to learn about Japanese culture.
My brother studied at the Royal College of Art.
Like —– Love/ Enjoy/ Prefer
I don’t like the way he’s looking at me.
If you love each other, why not get married?
Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it.
I prefer my coffee black.
Listen —– Hear
I listened carefully to her story.
He could hear a dog barking.
Long —– Endless
There was a long silence before she spoke.
The journey seemed endless.
Look —– Glance/ See/ Watch/ View
If you look carefully you can just see our house from here.
She glanced at her watch.
I hate to see you unhappy.
She watched the kids playing in the yard.
People came from all over the world to view her work.
Loud —– Noisy
She spoke in a very loud voice.
The streets were very noisy throughout the night.
Lucky —– Fortunate
His friend was killed and he knows he is lucky to be alive.
I have been fortunate enough to visit many parts of the world as a lecturer.
Synonyms List with Examples (M)
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Many —– Numerous
There are too many mistakes in this essay.
He has been late on numerous occasions.
Misery —– Distress/ Hardship
Fame brought her nothing but misery.
The charity aims to relieve poverty and distress caused by natural disasters.
People suffered many hardships during that long winter.
Mistake —– Error
It would be a mistake to ignore his opinion.
I think you have made an error in calculating the total.
Mix —– Stir/ Mingle/ Blend
Oil does not mix with water.
The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot.
He felt a kind of happiness mingled with regret.
Blend the flour with the milk to make a smooth paste.
Mother —– Mom
I want to buy a present for my mother and father.
My mom says I have to stay home tonight.
Synonyms (N)
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Naughty —– Mischievous
He is a naughty boy.
She looked slightly mischievous.
Nearly —– Almost
The bottle’s nearly empty.
The story is almost certainly false.
Neat —– Tidy
She was wearing a neat black suit.
She keeps her flat very tidy.
Synonyms List (O)
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Occur —– Happen
When exactly did the incident occur?
You’ll never guess what’s happened!
Odd —– Strange/ Queer/ Weird
The odd thing was that he didn’t recognize me.
A strange thing happened this morning.
She had a queer feeling that she was being watched.
It’s really weird seeing yourself on television.
Old —– Ancient
He always gives the same old excuses.
That’s an ancient oak tree!
Opportunity —– Chance
You’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end.
Please give me a chance to explain.
Outside —– Exterior
You can’t open the door from the outside.
The exterior of the house needs painting.
Synonyms (P)
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Page —– Sheet
Someone has torn a page out of this book.
Start each answer on a fresh sheet.
Particular —– Specific
There is one particular patient I’d like you to see.
The money was collected for a specific purpose.
Pastime —– Hobby
Watching television now seems to be the most popular national pastime.
I only play jazz as a hobby.
Pause —– Hesitate
Anita paused for a moment, then said: ‘All right’.
He seemed to hesitate a second.
Perform —– Act/ Carry out
She performs an important role in our organization.
Can you act as interpreter?
Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient.
Place —– Put
He placed his hand on her shoulder.
Did you put sugar in my coffee?
Play —– Frolic
You’ll have to play inside today.
Lambs frolicked in the next field.
Polite —– Courteous
Please be polite to our guests.
The hotel staffs are friendly and courteous.
Popular —– Favorite
This is one of our most popular designs.
It’s one of my favorite movies.
Precarious —– Uncertain/ Insecure
The museum is in a financially precarious position.
They’re both uncertain about what to do.
Insecure doors and windows make life easy for burglars.
Pretty —– Beautiful
She is a pretty girl.
She looked stunningly beautiful that night.
Prompt —– Immediate/ Instant
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated.
Our immediate response to the attack was sheer horror.
This account gives you instant access to your money.
Pull —– Tug
Pull the chair nearer the table.
She tried to escape but he tugged her back.
Push —– Shove
She pushed at the door but it wouldn’t budge.
The door wouldn’t open no matter how hard she shoved.
Synonym Words (Q)
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Quake —– Tremble
They are quaking in their boots at the prospect of tomorrow’s game.
He opened the letter with trembling hands.
Quiet —– Peaceful
I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home.
He had a peaceful life.
Quiet —– Silent
“Be quiet,” said the teacher.
“Keep silent, please!”
Quite —– Fairly/ Pretty
He plays quite well.
I know him fairly well, but I wouldn’t say we were really close friends.
I’m pretty sure I’ll be going.
Synonym Word List (R)
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Raise —– Lift
She raised the gun and fired.
I lifted the lid of the box and peered in.
Real —– Genuine/ True
Are those real flowers?
Is the painting a genuine Picasso?
The novel is based on a true story.
Receive —– Get
He received an award for bravery from the police service.
I got a letter from Dave this morning.
Regret —– Remorse
She expressed her regret at the decision.
She felt no remorse at leaving them without notice.
Reject —– Deny/ Refuse
The prime minister rejected any idea of reforming the system.
She denied all knowledge of the incident.
I politely refused their invitation.
Reliable —– Dependable/ Trustworthy
We are looking for someone who is reliable and hardworking.
She is a dependable man.
If you want your mom to trust you, you have to be a trustworthy person.
Remark —– Comment
The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition.
I don’t feel I can comment on their decision.
Renew —– Resume
The army renewed its assault on the capital.
She resumed her career after an interval of six years.
Rescue —– Save
He rescued a child from drowning.
Doctors were unable to save her.
Respect —– Honor
I have the greatest respect for your brother.
They stood in silence as a mark of honor to her.
Respond —– Reply/ Answer
I asked him his name, but he didn’t respond.
He never replied to any of my letters.
I repeated the question, but she didn’t answer.
Rest —– Relax
The doctor told me to rest.
Just relax and enjoy the movie.
Right —– Correct/ Proper/ True
You were quite right to criticize him.
Please check that these details are correct.
We should have had a proper discussion before voting.
I think it would be true to say that the show was a success.
Rich —– Wealthy
Nobody gets rich from writing nowadays.
They live in a wealthy suburb of Chicago.
Round —– Circular
The child was watching it all with big round eyes.
The crater was two miles across and roughly circular.
Rug —– Carpet
There were several brightly colored rugs scattered around.
My bedroom carpet is green.
Rule —– Law
The 1972 act imposed direct rule from Westminster.
The reforms have recently become law.
Synonyms (S)
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Sack —– Bag
We need about a sack of rice.
She is holding a plastic bag.
Sad —– Unhappy
We are very sad to hear that you are leaving.
I was unhappy that she had to go.
Say —– Tell/ Talk/ Speak
Be quiet, I have something to say.
Tell me where you live.
Stop talking and listen!
The President refused to speak to the waiting journalists.
Scared —– Terrified/ Frightened/ Afraid
She is scared of going out alone.
I’m terrified of losing you.
I’m frightened of walking home alone in the dark.
I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night.
Shop —– Store
There’s a little gift shop around the corner.
She worked in a grocery store before going to college.
Shout —– Scream/ Yell
I shouted for help but nobody came.
He screamed at me to stop.
She yelled at the child to get down from the wall.
Shy —– Bashful/ Timid/ Embarrassed
She was too shy to ask anyone for help.
She looked bashful when he asked her what she wanted.
He stopped in the doorway, too timid to go in.
He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention.
Sick —– Ill
Her mother’s very sick.
Her father is seriously ill in St Luke’s hospital.
Sincere —– Honest
He seemed sincere enough when he said he wanted to help.
Give me your honest opinion.
Slim —– Slender/ Thin
She was tall and slim.
She is slender and stylish.
She was looking pale and thin.
Small —– Little/ Tiny/ Diminutive
They’re having a relatively small wedding.
She gave a little laugh.
Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views.
She was a diminutive figure beside her husband.
Smart —– Brilliant/ Intelligent/ Clever/ Bright
She’s smarter than her brother.
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country.
She asked a lot of intelligent questions.
He’s too clever by half, if you ask me.
She’s probably the brightest student in the class.
Smile —– Grin
He smiled with relief.
They grinned with delight when they heard our news.
Sniff —– Smell
The dog sniffed at my shoes.
I could smell alcohol on his breath.
Sordid —– Dirty
These were the urban poor, living in the sordid back streets and alleys of prosperous Victorian cities.
She circled the bedroom, picking up dirty clothes.
Speech —– Lecture
He made the announcement in a speech on television.
He regularly gives lectures on modern French literature.
Split —– Divide
She split the class into groups of four.
A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments.
Spooky —– Scary/ Creepy
It got a bit spooky when James started telling ghost stories.
It was a really scary moment.
It’s kind of creepy down in the cellar!
Sprint —– Run
Three runners sprinted past.
I had to run to catch the bus.
Stone —– Rock
The floors are made of stone.
To build the tunnel, they had to cut through 500 feet of solid rock.
Story —– Tale
He read the children a story.
His latest book is a delightful children’s tale about talking animals.
Street —– Highway
The bank is just across the street.
He took highway 314 heading north.
Suggest —– Propose
May I suggest a white wine with this dish, Sir?
The government proposed changes to the voting system.
Sundown —– Sunset
The celebration begins at sundown.
Every evening at sunset the flag was lowered.
Sure —– Certain
You don’t sound very sure.
She looks certain to win an Oscar.
Synonym Words (T)
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Talkative —– Communicative
She was in a talkative mood.
He wasn’t very communicative and kept things to himself.
Taxi —– Cab
We’d better take a taxi.
I took a cab to the airport.
Temper —– Mood
He must learn to control his temper.
He’s always in a bad mood.
Thankful —– Grateful
I was thankful to see they’d all arrived safely.
I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.
Think —– Ponder/ Consider
I didn’t think you liked sports.
The senator pondered the question for a moment.
She considered her options.
Toss —– Throw
She tossed her jacket onto the bed.
Some kids were throwing stones at the window.
Total —– Entire/ Whole
This bought the total number of accidents so far this year to 113.
The entire village was destroyed.
He spent the whole day writing.
Transform —– Convert
The photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.
The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home.
Trip —– Journey
We went on a trip to the mountains.
They went on a long train journey across India.
Trust —– Believe
You can trust me not to tell anyone.
I believed his lies for years.
Try —– Attempt
I don’t know if I can come but I’ll try.
I will attempt to answer all your questions.
Trivial —– Unimportant
I know it sounds trivial, but I’m worried about it.
I was just a young girl from a small town and I felt very unimportant.
Synonym Word List (U)
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Uncommon —– Unusual
Side effects from the drug are uncommon.
She has a very unusual name.
Uncooked —– Raw
The steak was uncooked in the middle.
These fish are often eaten raw.
Uneasy —– Restless/ Concerned/ Nervous/ Anxious
His presence made her feel uneasy.
After five years in the job, he was beginning to feel restless.
The President is deeply concerned about this issue.
I felt really nervous before the interview.
He seemed anxious about the meeting.
Unfortunate —– Unlucky
He was unfortunate to lose in the final round.
He was very unlucky not to win.
Unlawful —– Illegal
The jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing.
It’s illegal to drive through a red light.
Unmarried —– Single
She was sent away to a home for unmarried mothers.
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone.
Usually —– Generally
I’m usually home by 6 o’clock.
I generally get up at six.
Synonyms (V)
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Value —– Worth
The winner will receive a prize to the value of £1 000.
He has a personal net worth of $10 million.
Very —– Extremely
The new building has been very much admired.
This issue is extremely complicated.
English Synonyms (W-Y)
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Walk —– Stroll
He walked slowly away from her.
People were strolling along the beach.
Want —– Desire
She’s always wanted a large family.
We all desire health and happiness.
Weak —– Feeble
She is still weak after her illness.
The heartbeat was feeble and irregular.
Winner —– Victor
The winners of the competition will be announced next month.
There are no victors in a divorce.
Woman —– Lady
I prefer to see a woman doctor.
He was with an attractive young lady.
Wonderful —– Amazing
It’s wonderful what you can do when you have to.
It’s amazing the difference a few polite words make.
Word —– Expression
Could I have a quick word with you?
Her writing is full of colorful expressions.
Write —– Record
Write your name at the top of the paper.
The band is back in the US recording their new album.
Writer —– Author
She’s one of my favorite writers.
He was the author of two books on China.
Wrong —– Incorrect
He was driving on the wrong side of the road
His version of what happened is incorrect.
Yearly —– Annually
The magazine is issued twice yearly.
The exhibition is held annually.
Abandon —– Forsake
People often simply abandon their pets when they go abroad
He had made it clear to his wife that he would never forsake her.
Able —– Capable
You must be able to speak French for this job.
You are capable of better work than this.
Accomplish —– Achieve
Easy enough to say, but sometimes hard to accomplish!
They could not achieve their target of less than 3% inflation.
Accurate —– Precise
Scientists have found a more accurate way of dating cave paintings.
I can be reasonably precise about the time of the incident.
Active —– Athletic
She’s over 80, but is still very active.
He can play any sport, he’s naturally athletic.
Admit —– Confess
Don’t be afraid to admit to your mistakes.
We persuaded her to confess her crime.
Agree —– Consent
I agree with her analysis of the situation.
I rarely consent to do interviews.
Aim —– Goal/ Purpose
Our main aim is to increase sales in Europe.
Your goal as a parent is to help your child become an independent adult.
The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university.
Alike —– Same
My mother and I are alike in many ways.
She was born on the same day as me.
All —– Every
The boys played video games all day.
I enjoyed every minute of the film.
Allow —– Permit
My parents wouldn’t allow me to go to the party
We were not permitted any contact with each other.
Amiable —– Friendly
Her parents seemed very amiable.
Everyone was very friendly towards me.
Amount —– Quantity
We’ve had an enormous amount of help from people.
The police also found a quantity of ammunition in the flat.
Angry —– Mad/ Irritated
Her behavior really made me angry.
He’s always been mad about kids.
She was getting more and more irritated at his comments.
Arrive —– Reach
They arrived at the airport at 10.30.
You should reach there around 9.45 a.m.
Ask —– Enquire
We’ll have to ask someone the way to the station.
I called the station to enquire about train times.
Assist —– Help
Anyone willing to assist can contact this number.
This charity aims to help people to help themselves.
Assure —– Guarantee
We were assured that everything possible was being done.
We cannot guarantee our flights will never be delayed.
Attire —– Dress
Their attire was a mixture of the sombre and seaside wear.
I am wearing the long white dress.
Away —– Absent
There were ten children away yesterday.
Today, he is absent from work.
Awful —– Terrible/ Bad
The weather last summer was awful.
That’s a terrible thing to say!
I’m having a really bad day.
Synonyms (B)
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Bargain —– Deal
The car was a bargain at that price.
We did a deal with the management on overtime.
Begin —– Start
He always begins his lessons with a warmup exercise.
I only started this book yesterday.
Beginner —– Novice/ Amateur
She’s in the beginners’ class.
I’m a complete novice at skiing.
The tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.
Behave —– Act
The doctor behaved very unprofessionally.
John’s been acting very strangely lately.
Belly —– Stomach
They crawled along on their bellies.
You shouldn’t exercise on a full stomach.
Below —– Under
He dived below the surface of the water.
The dog squeezed under the gate and ran into the road.
Big —– Vast/ Large
It’s the world’s biggest computer company.
His business empire was vast.
Brazil is the world’s largest producer of coffee.
Blank —– Empty
Sign your name in the blank space below.
It’s not good to drink alcohol on an empty stomach.
Blend —– Mix
Blend together the eggs, sugar and flour.
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl.
Bother —– Annoy
I don’t want to bother her with my problems at the moment.
His constant joking was beginning to annoy her.
Brave —– Courageous
I wasn’t brave enough to tell her what I thought of her.
I hope people will be courageous enough to speak out against this injustice.
Broad —– Wide
He is tall, broad and muscular.
Her face broke into a wide grin.
Brute —– Rough/ Violent
His father was a drunken brute.
This watch is not designed for rough treatment.
Her husband was a violent man.
Bucket —– Pail
They were playing on the beach with their buckets and spades.
It was a community that drank out of the beer pail and ate out of the lunch bucket.
Bunny —– Rabbit
A little bunny seemed harmless enough.
I want to have a rabbit.
Business —– Trade
It’s been a pleasure to do business with you.
Trade between the two countries has increased.
Buy —– Purchase
If you’re thinking of getting a new car, now is a good time to buy.
The equipment can be purchased from your local supplier.
Synonyms (C)
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Center —– Middle
There was an enormous oak table in the center of the room.
He was standing in the middle of the room.
Chiefly —– Mainly
We are chiefly concerned with improving educational standards.
They eat mainly fruit and nuts.
Child —– Kid
I lived in London as a child.
She’s a bright kid.
Choose —– Select/ Pick
We have to choose a new manager from a shortlist of five candidates.
She was selected as the parliamentary candidate for Bath.
She picked the best cake for herself.
Chop —– Cut
He was chopping logs for firewood.
You need a powerful saw to cut through metal.
Close —– Shut
I closed my eyes against the bright light.
Philip went into his room and shut the door behind him.
Coat —– Jacket
I have a long winter coat.
I have to wear a jacket and tie to work.
Cold —– Chilly/ Freezing
Today, it is very cold.
I was feeling chilly.
My hands are freezing!
Competent —– Capable
He’s very competent in his work.
You are capable of better work than this.
Complete —– Finish
The project should be completed within a year.
She finished law school last year.
Complex —– Complicated
That’s a complex problem.
The story is extremely complicated.
Connect —– Join
The towns are connected by train and bus services.
The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge.
Cope —– Manage
He wasn’t able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job.
She’s 82 and can’t manage on her own any more.
Couch —– Sofa
Tom offered to sleep on the couch.
I took my shoe off and lay down on the sofa.
Coarse —– Rough
He is wearing a jacket of coarse wool.
The skin on her hands was hard and rough.
Crash —– Accident
A girl was killed yesterday in a crash involving a stolen car.
He was killed in an accident.
Crook —– Criminal
The film portrays a world of small time crooks, petty crime and drinking clubs.
Lawyers are not allowed to comment on current criminal cases.
Cry —– Weep
It’s all right. Don’t cry.
She started to weep uncontrollably.
Cunning —– Clever
It was a cunning piece of detective work.
He’s clever with his hands.
Synonyms (D)
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Danger —– Harm
Children’s lives are in danger every time they cross this road.
He would never frighten anyone or cause them any harm.
Daybreak —– Dawn/ Sunrise
We left before daybreak.
They start work at dawn.
We left before sunrise.
Dear —– Expensive
Everything’s so dear now, isn’t it?
I can’t afford it, it’s too expensive.
Defective —– Faulty
Her hearing was found to be slightly defective.
Ask for a refund if the goods are faulty.
Delicious —– Yummy
This dish is delicious with cream.
These biscuits are yummy.
Demolish —– Destroy/ Wreck
The factory is due to be demolished next year.
The building was completely destroyed by fire.
The house was a wreck when we bought it.
Demonstrate —– Protest
They are demonstrating in favor of free higher education.
Students took to the streets to protest against the decision.
Denounce —– Blame/ Indict
Amnesty International denounced the failure by the authorities to take action.
The report blames poor safety standards for the accident.
They were indicted on a number of corruption charges.
Dense —– Thick/ Heavy
A narrow track wound steeply up through dense forest.
This breed of cattle has a very thick coat.
The air was heavy with the scent of flowers.
Depart —– Leave
The train departed Amritsar at 6.15 p.m.
The plane leaves for Dallas at 12.35.
Despise —– Hate/ Detest/ Loathe
She thoroughly despised him for his weakness.
He hates violence in any form.
They detested each other on sight.
I loathe modern art.
Destiny —– Fate
I believe there’s some force guiding us—call it God, destiny or fate.
By a strange twist of fate, Andy and I were on the same plane.
Destitute —– Poor/ Penniless
When he died, his family was left completely destitute.
They were too poor to buy shoes for the kids.
Uncle Charlie was jobless and penniless.
Detach —– Remove
The skis should detach from the boot if you fall.
Three children were removed from the school for persistent bad behavior.
Deter —– Hinder
The high price of the service could deter people from seeking advice.
Some teachers felt hindered by a lack of resources.
Determined —– Sure/ Convinced
I’m determined to succeed.
You don’t sound very sure.
I am convinced of her innocence.
Different —– Diverse
They are sold in many different colors.
My interests are very diverse.
Difficult —– Hard
Your writing is really difficult to read.
It was one of the hardest things I ever did.
Diminish —– Decrease
The world’s resources are rapidly diminishing.
The number of new students decreased from 210 to 160 this year.
Disappear —– Vanish
The plane disappeared behind a cloud.
The magician vanished in a puff of smoke.
Disclose —– Reveal
The spokesman refused to disclose details of the takeover to the press.
The doctors did not reveal the truth to him.
Down —– Below
The stone rolled down the hill.
He dived below the surface of the water.
Synonyms List (E)
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Earth —– Ground
After a week at sea, it was good to feel the earth beneath our feet again.
I found her lying on the ground.
Easy —– Simple
It’s easy for you to tell me to keep calm, but you’re not in my position.
The answer is really quite simple.
Encourage —– Urge
My parents have always encouraged me in my choice of career.
The report urged that all children be taught to swim.
End —– Finish/ Conclude
They decided to end their relationship.
She finished law school last year.
She concluded her speech with a quotation from Shakespeare.
Enlarge —– Magnify
There are plans to enlarge the recreation area.
The picture shows the insect’s head magnified ten times.
Enormous —– Huge
The problems facing the President are enormous.
He gazed up at her with huge brown eyes.
Enquire —– Investigate
I called the station to enquire about train times.
The FBI has been called in to investigate.
Evaluate —– Assess
Our research attempts to evaluate the effectiveness of the different drugs.
Damage to the building was assessed at £40 000.
Everlasting —– Eternal
To his everlasting credit, he never told anyone what I’d done.
She’s an eternal optimist.
Extra —– Additional
Breakfast is provided at no extra charge.
The government provided an additional £25 million to expand the service.
Synonyms (F)
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Faithful —– Loyal/ Devoted
I have been a faithful reader of your newspaper for many years.
She has always remained loyal to her political principles.
They are devoted to their children.
Fall —– Drop
September had come and the leaves were starting to fall.
The climber slipped and dropped to his death.
False —– Untrue
He used a false name to get the job.
These accusations are totally untrue.
Famous —– Renowned
He became internationally famous for his novels.
She is renowned for her patience.
Fantastic —– Great
The weather was absolutely fantastic.
This represents a great achievement.
Fast —– Quick
He’s one of the fastest runners in the world.
She walked with short, quick steps.
Father —– Dad
He was a wonderful father to both his natural and adopted children.
That’s my dad over there.
Find —– Discover
Can you find my bag for me?
Police discovered a large stash of drugs while searching the house.
Fix —– Repair/ Mend
I’ve fixed the problem.
The human body has an amazing capacity to repair itself.
Could you mend my bike for me?
Fool —– Idiot
He told me he was an actor and I was fool enough to believe him.
When I lost my passport, I felt such an idiot.
Forbid —– Prohibit/ Ban
My doctor has forbidden me sugar.
The policy prohibits smoking on school grounds.
Chemical weapons are banned internationally.
Forgive —– Pardon
I’ll never forgive her for what she did.
She was pardoned after serving ten years of a life sentence.
Former —– Previous
Nelson Mandela is a former South African president.
She is his daughter from a previous marriage.
Fraction —– Part/ Portion/ Segment
She hesitated for the merest fraction of a second.
We spent part of the time in the museum.
The central portion of the bridge collapsed.
She cleaned a small segment of the painting.
Fragrance —– Perfume
They are about to launch their first fragrance for men.
She was wearing too much perfume.
Frank —– Candid
He was very frank about his relationship with the actress.
I felt she was being less than candid with me.
Freedom —– Liberty
People here like their freedom and privacy.
The concept of individual liberty is enshrined in the constitution.
Frenzy —– Fury/ Rage
The speaker worked the crowd up into a frenzy.
Her eyes blazed with fury.
His face was dark with rage.
Fresh —– Unused/ New
Let me write it down while it’s still fresh in my mind.
The house was left unused for most of the year.
Have you read her new novel?
Fun —– Enjoyment
We had a lot of fun at Sarah’s party.
I get a lot of enjoyment from music.
Funny —– Amusing/ Entertaining
It’s not funny! Someone could have been hurt.
It’s a very amusing game to play.
It was a very entertaining evening.
Furious —– Angry
She was absolutely furious at having been deceived.
Her behavior really made me angry.
Synonyms List (G)
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Gain —– Acquire/ Obtain
The country gained its independence ten years ago.
She has acquired a good knowledge of English.
I finally managed to obtain a copy of the report.
Gallant —– Chivalrous
That wasn’t very gallant of you.
I was only trying to be chivalrous.
Garbage —– Trash/ Rubbish
Don’t forget to take out the garbage.
Will someone take out the trash?
The streets were littered with rubbish.
Gather —– Collect
His supporters gathered in the main square.
The company collects information about consumer trends.
Gaunt —– Scrawny/ Skinny/ Thin
She looked gaunt and exhausted.
He had long scrawny fingers.
She had wild hair and long skinny arms.
He was tall and thin, with dark hair.
Gentle —– Tender
He lived in a gentle age than ours.
What he needs now is a lot of tender loving care.
Gift —– Present
The watch was a gift from my mother.
What can I get him for a birthday present?
Glad —– Happy/ Pleased/ Delighted/ Cheerful/ Joyful/ Merry
She was glad when the meeting was over.
You don’t look very happy today.
She was very pleased with her exam results.
I was delighted that you could stay.
He felt bright and cheerful and full of energy.
It was a joyful reunion of all the family.
He’s a lovely man with merry eyes and a wide smile.
Good —– Excellent
The piano was in good condition.
She speaks excellent French.
Great —– Grand
People were arriving in great numbers.
It’s not a very grand house.
Synonyms (H)
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Hat —– Cap
I’m wearing two hats tonight—parent and teacher.
He is wearing a baseball cap.
Have —– Own/ Possess
I have a new car and a boat.
I don’t own anything of any value.
I’m afraid this is the only suitcase I possess.
Help —– Assist
He always helps with the housework.
We will assist you in finding somewhere to live.
Hot —– Boiling
It was hot and getting hotter.
You must be boiling in that sweater!
House —– Home
He went into the house.
We are not far from my home now.
Synonyms List (I)
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Idea —– Thought
I like the idea of living on a boat.
I don’t like the thought of you walking home alone.
Important —– Significant
Money played an important role in his life.
Your work has shown a significant improvement.
Infant —– Baby
She was seriously ill as an infant.
My sister’s expecting a baby.
Inspect —– Examine
The plants are regularly inspected for disease.
The doctor examined her but could find nothing wrong.
Interesting —– Exciting
It would be interesting to know what he really believed.
They waited and waited for something exciting to happen.
Synonyms (J)
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Job —– Occupation/ Work/ Career
He’s trying to get a job.
Please state your name, age and occupation below.
It’s very difficult to find work at the moment.
He had a very distinguished career in the Foreign Office.
Jungle —– Forest
The area was covered in dense jungle.
Thousands of hectares of forest are destroyed each year.
Synonyms (K)
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Keep —– Hold
She keeps the blue bear as a souvenir.
The girl holds her father’s hand tightly.
Kind —– Helpful
She’s a very kind and generous person.
She’s one of the most helpful people I know.
Synonyms (L)
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Last —– Final/ Ultimate
I wouldn’t marry you if you were the last person on earth!
They find each other in the final chapter of the book.
We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens.
Late —– Tardy
She’s late for work every day.
The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitudes.
Laugh —– Giggle
She always makes me laugh.
The girls giggled at the joke.
Learn —– Study
She’s very keen to learn about Japanese culture.
My brother studied at the Royal College of Art.
Like —– Love/ Enjoy/ Prefer
I don’t like the way he’s looking at me.
If you love each other, why not get married?
Thanks for a great evening. I really enjoyed it.
I prefer my coffee black.
Listen —– Hear
I listened carefully to her story.
He could hear a dog barking.
Long —– Endless
There was a long silence before she spoke.
The journey seemed endless.
Look —– Glance/ See/ Watch/ View
If you look carefully you can just see our house from here.
She glanced at her watch.
I hate to see you unhappy.
She watched the kids playing in the yard.
People came from all over the world to view her work.
Loud —– Noisy
She spoke in a very loud voice.
The streets were very noisy throughout the night.
Lucky —– Fortunate
His friend was killed and he knows he is lucky to be alive.
I have been fortunate enough to visit many parts of the world as a lecturer.
Synonyms List with Examples (M)
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Many —– Numerous
There are too many mistakes in this essay.
He has been late on numerous occasions.
Misery —– Distress/ Hardship
Fame brought her nothing but misery.
The charity aims to relieve poverty and distress caused by natural disasters.
People suffered many hardships during that long winter.
Mistake —– Error
It would be a mistake to ignore his opinion.
I think you have made an error in calculating the total.
Mix —– Stir/ Mingle/ Blend
Oil does not mix with water.
The vegetables are stirred into the rice while it is hot.
He felt a kind of happiness mingled with regret.
Blend the flour with the milk to make a smooth paste.
Mother —– Mom
I want to buy a present for my mother and father.
My mom says I have to stay home tonight.
Synonyms (N)
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Naughty —– Mischievous
He is a naughty boy.
She looked slightly mischievous.
Nearly —– Almost
The bottle’s nearly empty.
The story is almost certainly false.
Neat —– Tidy
She was wearing a neat black suit.
She keeps her flat very tidy.
Synonyms List (O)
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Occur —– Happen
When exactly did the incident occur?
You’ll never guess what’s happened!
Odd —– Strange/ Queer/ Weird
The odd thing was that he didn’t recognize me.
A strange thing happened this morning.
She had a queer feeling that she was being watched.
It’s really weird seeing yourself on television.
Old —– Ancient
He always gives the same old excuses.
That’s an ancient oak tree!
Opportunity —– Chance
You’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end.
Please give me a chance to explain.
Outside —– Exterior
You can’t open the door from the outside.
The exterior of the house needs painting.
Synonyms (P)
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Page —– Sheet
Someone has torn a page out of this book.
Start each answer on a fresh sheet.
Particular —– Specific
There is one particular patient I’d like you to see.
The money was collected for a specific purpose.
Pastime —– Hobby
Watching television now seems to be the most popular national pastime.
I only play jazz as a hobby.
Pause —– Hesitate
Anita paused for a moment, then said: ‘All right’.
He seemed to hesitate a second.
Perform —– Act/ Carry out
She performs an important role in our organization.
Can you act as interpreter?
Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient.
Place —– Put
He placed his hand on her shoulder.
Did you put sugar in my coffee?
Play —– Frolic
You’ll have to play inside today.
Lambs frolicked in the next field.
Polite —– Courteous
Please be polite to our guests.
The hotel staffs are friendly and courteous.
Popular —– Favorite
This is one of our most popular designs.
It’s one of my favorite movies.
Precarious —– Uncertain/ Insecure
The museum is in a financially precarious position.
They’re both uncertain about what to do.
Insecure doors and windows make life easy for burglars.
Pretty —– Beautiful
She is a pretty girl.
She looked stunningly beautiful that night.
Prompt —– Immediate/ Instant
Prompt payment of the invoice would be appreciated.
Our immediate response to the attack was sheer horror.
This account gives you instant access to your money.
Pull —– Tug
Pull the chair nearer the table.
She tried to escape but he tugged her back.
Push —– Shove
She pushed at the door but it wouldn’t budge.
The door wouldn’t open no matter how hard she shoved.
Synonym Words (Q)
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Quake —– Tremble
They are quaking in their boots at the prospect of tomorrow’s game.
He opened the letter with trembling hands.
Quiet —– Peaceful
I was looking forward to a quiet evening at home.
He had a peaceful life.
Quiet —– Silent
“Be quiet,” said the teacher.
“Keep silent, please!”
Quite —– Fairly/ Pretty
He plays quite well.
I know him fairly well, but I wouldn’t say we were really close friends.
I’m pretty sure I’ll be going.
Synonym Word List (R)
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Raise —– Lift
She raised the gun and fired.
I lifted the lid of the box and peered in.
Real —– Genuine/ True
Are those real flowers?
Is the painting a genuine Picasso?
The novel is based on a true story.
Receive —– Get
He received an award for bravery from the police service.
I got a letter from Dave this morning.
Regret —– Remorse
She expressed her regret at the decision.
She felt no remorse at leaving them without notice.
Reject —– Deny/ Refuse
The prime minister rejected any idea of reforming the system.
She denied all knowledge of the incident.
I politely refused their invitation.
Reliable —– Dependable/ Trustworthy
We are looking for someone who is reliable and hardworking.
She is a dependable man.
If you want your mom to trust you, you have to be a trustworthy person.
Remark —– Comment
The judges remarked on the high standard of entries for the competition.
I don’t feel I can comment on their decision.
Renew —– Resume
The army renewed its assault on the capital.
She resumed her career after an interval of six years.
Rescue —– Save
He rescued a child from drowning.
Doctors were unable to save her.
Respect —– Honor
I have the greatest respect for your brother.
They stood in silence as a mark of honor to her.
Respond —– Reply/ Answer
I asked him his name, but he didn’t respond.
He never replied to any of my letters.
I repeated the question, but she didn’t answer.
Rest —– Relax
The doctor told me to rest.
Just relax and enjoy the movie.
Right —– Correct/ Proper/ True
You were quite right to criticize him.
Please check that these details are correct.
We should have had a proper discussion before voting.
I think it would be true to say that the show was a success.
Rich —– Wealthy
Nobody gets rich from writing nowadays.
They live in a wealthy suburb of Chicago.
Round —– Circular
The child was watching it all with big round eyes.
The crater was two miles across and roughly circular.
Rug —– Carpet
There were several brightly colored rugs scattered around.
My bedroom carpet is green.
Rule —– Law
The 1972 act imposed direct rule from Westminster.
The reforms have recently become law.
Synonyms (S)
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Sack —– Bag
We need about a sack of rice.
She is holding a plastic bag.
Sad —– Unhappy
We are very sad to hear that you are leaving.
I was unhappy that she had to go.
Say —– Tell/ Talk/ Speak
Be quiet, I have something to say.
Tell me where you live.
Stop talking and listen!
The President refused to speak to the waiting journalists.
Scared —– Terrified/ Frightened/ Afraid
She is scared of going out alone.
I’m terrified of losing you.
I’m frightened of walking home alone in the dark.
I started to feel afraid of going out alone at night.
Shop —– Store
There’s a little gift shop around the corner.
She worked in a grocery store before going to college.
Shout —– Scream/ Yell
I shouted for help but nobody came.
He screamed at me to stop.
She yelled at the child to get down from the wall.
Shy —– Bashful/ Timid/ Embarrassed
She was too shy to ask anyone for help.
She looked bashful when he asked her what she wanted.
He stopped in the doorway, too timid to go in.
He felt embarrassed at being the centre of attention.
Sick —– Ill
Her mother’s very sick.
Her father is seriously ill in St Luke’s hospital.
Sincere —– Honest
He seemed sincere enough when he said he wanted to help.
Give me your honest opinion.
Slim —– Slender/ Thin
She was tall and slim.
She is slender and stylish.
She was looking pale and thin.
Small —– Little/ Tiny/ Diminutive
They’re having a relatively small wedding.
She gave a little laugh.
Only a tiny minority hold such extreme views.
She was a diminutive figure beside her husband.
Smart —– Brilliant/ Intelligent/ Clever/ Bright
She’s smarter than her brother.
She has one of the most brilliant minds in the country.
She asked a lot of intelligent questions.
He’s too clever by half, if you ask me.
She’s probably the brightest student in the class.
Smile —– Grin
He smiled with relief.
They grinned with delight when they heard our news.
Sniff —– Smell
The dog sniffed at my shoes.
I could smell alcohol on his breath.
Sordid —– Dirty
These were the urban poor, living in the sordid back streets and alleys of prosperous Victorian cities.
She circled the bedroom, picking up dirty clothes.
Speech —– Lecture
He made the announcement in a speech on television.
He regularly gives lectures on modern French literature.
Split —– Divide
She split the class into groups of four.
A sentence can be divided up into meaningful segments.
Spooky —– Scary/ Creepy
It got a bit spooky when James started telling ghost stories.
It was a really scary moment.
It’s kind of creepy down in the cellar!
Sprint —– Run
Three runners sprinted past.
I had to run to catch the bus.
Stone —– Rock
The floors are made of stone.
To build the tunnel, they had to cut through 500 feet of solid rock.
Story —– Tale
He read the children a story.
His latest book is a delightful children’s tale about talking animals.
Street —– Highway
The bank is just across the street.
He took highway 314 heading north.
Suggest —– Propose
May I suggest a white wine with this dish, Sir?
The government proposed changes to the voting system.
Sundown —– Sunset
The celebration begins at sundown.
Every evening at sunset the flag was lowered.
Sure —– Certain
You don’t sound very sure.
She looks certain to win an Oscar.
Synonym Words (T)
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Talkative —– Communicative
She was in a talkative mood.
He wasn’t very communicative and kept things to himself.
Taxi —– Cab
We’d better take a taxi.
I took a cab to the airport.
Temper —– Mood
He must learn to control his temper.
He’s always in a bad mood.
Thankful —– Grateful
I was thankful to see they’d all arrived safely.
I am extremely grateful to all the teachers for their help.
Think —– Ponder/ Consider
I didn’t think you liked sports.
The senator pondered the question for a moment.
She considered her options.
Toss —– Throw
She tossed her jacket onto the bed.
Some kids were throwing stones at the window.
Total —– Entire/ Whole
This bought the total number of accidents so far this year to 113.
The entire village was destroyed.
He spent the whole day writing.
Transform —– Convert
The photochemical reactions transform the light into electrical impulses.
The hotel is going to be converted into a nursing home.
Trip —– Journey
We went on a trip to the mountains.
They went on a long train journey across India.
Trust —– Believe
You can trust me not to tell anyone.
I believed his lies for years.
Try —– Attempt
I don’t know if I can come but I’ll try.
I will attempt to answer all your questions.
Trivial —– Unimportant
I know it sounds trivial, but I’m worried about it.
I was just a young girl from a small town and I felt very unimportant.
Synonym Word List (U)
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Uncommon —– Unusual
Side effects from the drug are uncommon.
She has a very unusual name.
Uncooked —– Raw
The steak was uncooked in the middle.
These fish are often eaten raw.
Uneasy —– Restless/ Concerned/ Nervous/ Anxious
His presence made her feel uneasy.
After five years in the job, he was beginning to feel restless.
The President is deeply concerned about this issue.
I felt really nervous before the interview.
He seemed anxious about the meeting.
Unfortunate —– Unlucky
He was unfortunate to lose in the final round.
He was very unlucky not to win.
Unlawful —– Illegal
The jury returned a verdict of unlawful killing.
It’s illegal to drive through a red light.
Unmarried —– Single
She was sent away to a home for unmarried mothers.
The apartments are ideal for single people living alone.
Usually —– Generally
I’m usually home by 6 o’clock.
I generally get up at six.
Synonyms (V)
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Value —– Worth
The winner will receive a prize to the value of £1 000.
He has a personal net worth of $10 million.
Very —– Extremely
The new building has been very much admired.
This issue is extremely complicated.
English Synonyms (W-Y)
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Walk —– Stroll
He walked slowly away from her.
People were strolling along the beach.
Want —– Desire
She’s always wanted a large family.
We all desire health and happiness.
Weak —– Feeble
She is still weak after her illness.
The heartbeat was feeble and irregular.
Winner —– Victor
The winners of the competition will be announced next month.
There are no victors in a divorce.
Woman —– Lady
I prefer to see a woman doctor.
He was with an attractive young lady.
Wonderful —– Amazing
It’s wonderful what you can do when you have to.
It’s amazing the difference a few polite words make.
Word —– Expression
Could I have a quick word with you?
Her writing is full of colorful expressions.
Write —– Record
Write your name at the top of the paper.
The band is back in the US recording their new album.
Writer —– Author
She’s one of my favorite writers.
He was the author of two books on China.
Wrong —– Incorrect
He was driving on the wrong side of the road
His version of what happened is incorrect.
Yearly —– Annually
The magazine is issued twice yearly.
The exhibition is held annually.
