Antonyms /Synonyms
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Antonyms /Synonyms
The following is a list of common words along with their synonyms (words with more or less similar meanings) and antonyms (words with more or less opposite meanings) to help you tackle the vocabulary section of Synonyms and Antonyms in your examination.
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Word |
SYNONYMS (similar meaning) |
ANTONYMS (opposite meaning) |
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abandon |
Forsake, leave, give up |
retain, stay with |
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aboriginal |
Native, indigenous |
Immigrant, imported |
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avenge |
Retaliate, punish |
forgive, pardon, overlook |
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Barbarous |
Uncivilized, cruel |
Civilized, gentle |
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Bliss |
Happiness, delight |
Unhappiness, misery |
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Bombastic |
Turgid, fustian |
Simple, quiet, brief, sober |
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Caress |
Fondle, hug, embrace |
Repel |
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Cede |
Give up, surrender, yield, relinquish |
Hold, refuse |
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Combat |
Struggle, fight, encounter |
Peace, rest |
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Dash |
Hurl, cast, smash, rush, abash, destroy |
Retain, stand, still |
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Debility |
Weakness, infirmity |
Strength, health |
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Desert |
Abandon, run way |
Stay with, retain |
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Earnest |
Eager, ardent |
Slack, apathetic |
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Excel |
Surpass, superior |
Fail, inferior |
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Explicit |
Express, definite |
Implicit, vague |
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Facetious |
Merry, jesting |
Dull, serious |
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Funeral |
Dismal, mournful, gloomy |
Cheerful, bright |
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Gaiety |
Joyousness, festivity |
Sadness, mourning |
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Gloomy |
Dark, dreary, grey, dim |
Cheerful, bright |
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Grim |
Sullen, surly |
Mild, gentle |
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Hackneyed |
Common, stale |
Novel, fresh |
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Heartily |
Cordially, ardently |
Insincere, cold |
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Identity |
Sameness, oneness |
Difference, dissimilar |
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Impeach |
Accuse, arraign |
Exonerate, pardon |
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Jeopardy |
Danger, hazard |
Defence, protection |
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Juvenile |
Youthful, young |
Senile, old |
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Kidnap |
Abduct, carry off |
Restore, bring back |
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Knack |
Aptitude, faculty |
Ineptitude |
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Laborious |
Tiresome, wearisome |
Easy, light |
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Legend |
Myth, fable |
True story, fact |
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Malign |
Asperse, defame |
Praise, eulogise |
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Melodious |
Tuneful, musical |
Unmelodious |
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Nervous |
Edgy, excitable |
Composed, steady |
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Nugatory |
Trifling, insignificant |
Important, effective |
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Obedient |
Dutiful, good |
Mischievous, stubborn |
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Optimistic |
Confident, hopeful |
Pessimistic, cynical |
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pacific |
Peaceful, gentle |
Violent, hostile |
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Petition |
Request, appeal |
Command, order |
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Quack |
Charlatan, imposter |
Professional |
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Quell |
Calm, placate |
Noisy |
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Radiance |
Brilliancy, lustre |
Dullness, dimness |
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random |
Casual, desultory |
Formal, invariable |
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scared |
Blessed, consecrated |
Temporal, worldly |
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Solemn |
Formal, ceremonial |
Informal, profane |
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Tangible |
Tactile, substantial |
Impalpable, unreal |
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triumph |
Victory, achievement |
Lament, fail |
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Unanimous |
accordant |
Discordant |
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Urbanity |
civility |
Rudeness |
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Vain |
empty |
Useful |
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Velocity |
swiftness |
Slowness |
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Wander |
meander |
Remain |
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Warrant |
guarantee |
Forbid |
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zenith |
Top, apex |
Base, bottom |
Idioms and Phrases
An idiom is an expression, a word, or a phrase. The meaning of an idiom is completely different from the literal meaning or' its individual elements, idioms do not mean the same as what the words say but have a hidden meaning.
A phrase has two or more words which are related are each- other. A phrase does not contain a verb and a subject.
Below are mentioned some idioms and phrases to develop your understanding.
1. Way around- To find an alternative or solution for something
2. An arm and a leg" Extremely expensive or costly
3. All ears- To be attentive
4. Kill two birds with one stone- To achieve two things with one action
5. Spin a yarn" To tell fanciful tales
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