Antonyms and Synonyms
Category : 9th Class
Antonyms and Synonyms
Antonyms: Those words which are opposite in meaning to the given words are known as antonyms.
S. No. |
Word |
Antonym |
1. |
Communicative |
Reticent |
2. |
Retain |
Spare |
3. |
Escalate |
Subside |
4. |
Terrible |
Delightful |
5. |
Baggy |
Tight |
6. |
Addition |
Subtraction |
7. |
Loyal |
Disloyal |
8. |
Evacuate |
Admit |
9. |
Condense |
Expand |
10. |
Tranquil |
Agitated |
11. |
Attract |
Defense |
12. |
Gratuity |
Wages |
13. |
Eclipse |
Shine |
14. |
Degenerate |
Progress |
15. |
Wreck |
Restore |
16. |
Deliberate |
Impulsive |
17. |
Flaccid |
Taut |
18. |
Impound |
Release |
19. |
Comply |
Refuse |
20. |
Stringent |
Lenient |
21. |
Ignore |
Redress |
22. |
Mitigate |
Aggravate |
23. |
Goblin |
Angel |
24. |
Hamper |
Hasten |
25. |
Malicious |
Generous |
Synonyms: The words which are similar in meaning to the given words are known as synonyms.
S. No. |
Word |
Synonym |
1. |
Buff |
Enthusiast |
2. |
Bluster |
Threat |
3. |
Brash |
Aggressive |
4. |
Applaud |
Praise |
5. |
Identify |
Recognize |
6. |
Conceal |
Hide |
7. |
Rectify |
Mend |
8. |
Impinge |
Strike |
9. |
Tentative |
Provisional |
10. |
Obtuse |
Dumb |
11. |
Recollect |
Remember |
12. |
Thrift |
Economy |
13. |
Stringent |
Strict |
14. |
Prevent |
Stop |
15. |
Gorgeous |
Dazzling |
16. |
Improvement |
Betterment |
17. |
Restitute |
Repair |
18. |
Retribution |
Punishment |
19. |
Appraisal |
Estimation |
20. |
Luminary |
Famous |
21. |
Exotic |
Unusual |
22. |
Estrange |
Alienate |
23. |
Pensive |
Wistful |
24. |
Whimper |
Cry |
25. |
Hybrid |
Crossbreed |
26. |
Minimum |
Minimal |
27. |
Tedious |
Tiresome |
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 of 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 to each other. A phrase does not contain a verb and a subject.
Below are mentioned some idioms and phrases to develop your understanding
1. An arm and a leg- Extremely expensive or costly
2. Go the extra mile- To make a special effort
3. Couch potato- A person who watches a lot of television and does little or no exercise
4. Way around- To find an alternative or solution for something
5. All ears- To be attentive
Homonyms
Homonyms are two or more words having same pronunciation or spelling but different meanings.
Look at the following examples.
1. Air- The invisible gaseous substance which surrounds the earth
Heir- A person lawfully entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
2. Beach- A sandy shore especially by the sea
Beech- A large tree with smooth grey bark and glossy leaves
3. Patience- The capacity to accept or tolerate problems
Patients- Sick people who receive medical treatment
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