Synonyms for Class 1

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What is a Synonym?

Importance of Synonyms

List of Synonym Words

Common Mistakes Made With Synonyms

FAQs

What is a Synonym?

Look at the following sentences:

Alice is beautiful.
Alice is pretty.
I am going to John's home.
I am going to John's house.

All the bold words like beautiful, pretty, home and house are called synonyms.

Other Examples of Synonyms:

Another word that has the same meaning or a similar meaning to the given word is called a synonym. It is another word that describes the same thing/idea or concept.

Importance of Synonyms

Synonyms help us to increase our vocabulary.
It helps us to communicate our ideas and thoughts in different ways.
It helps us to make our sentences interesting.
It helps us to avoid the repetition of words.
Sometimes, choosing between synonyms helps because using one word in place of another can be more effective and fit, depending upon the context.

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List of Synonym Words

Words	Synonyms
alone	solo, isolated, single, lonely, unaccompanied
attach	fix, fasten, connect, join, link
beautiful	gorgeous, lovely, stunning, attractive, pretty
bend	flex, curve, twist, contort, bow
best	top, finest, supreme, first, prime
blank	empty, vacant, void, bare, clear
blunt	dull, obtuse, flat, unsharpened, rounded
blush	redden, flush, crimson, colour, pink
break	shatter, fracture, smash, demolish, split
build	construct, erect, assemble, create, make
buy	purchase, acquire, obtain, procure, get
cage	enclosure, pen, coop, enclosure, crate
change	alter, modify, transform, adjust, vary
charge	cost, fee, price, expense, payment
cheat	deceive, defraud, swindle, trick, hoodwink
close	shut, seal, lock, fasten, close up
complete	finish, accomplish, conclude, achieve, fulfill
control	manage, regulate, command, oversee, direct
cover	protect, shield, blanket, hide, conceal
cream	lotion, ointment, balm, moisturizer, salve
crib	cot, bed, cradle, bassinet, bedstead
dirty	soiled, unclean, grimy, filthy, contaminated
effort	endeavour, attempt, exertion, labour, work
fall	drop, descend, tumble, plummet, slump
forget	overlook, neglect, omit, disregard, ignore
gift	present, offering, donation, contribution, souvenir
friend	companion, buddy, pal, chum, confidant

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Common Mistakes Made With Synonyms

Some students use synonyms without knowing what the sentence or paragraph is talking about.
Students may use the same synonyms again and again which makes our writing boring.
Many students replace synonyms without understanding their meanings.

FAQs

1. What is a synonym for class 1?

Answer: A synonym refers to different words with the same or similar meaning. For example, Huge is the synonym of Big.

2. What are the examples of synonyms?

Answer: Examples of synonyms are:

house - home
easy - simple
stone - rock
listen - hear
correct - right

3. Why teaching synonyms are important?

Answer: We learn synonyms because they help us to improve our vocabulary and also help us to improve our writing and communication skills.

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