Synonyms for Class 10

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What is a Synonym?

What are the Importance of Using Synonyms?

Types of Synonyms

Difference Between Synonyms and Antonyms

Difference Between Synonym Words and Word Meanings

List of Synonym Words

Common Mistakes with Synonyms

FAQs

What is a Synonym?

Different words or phrases with the same or similar meanings are known as synonyms. They can be found in adjectives, adverbs, nouns, verbs and prepositions.

Examples of Synonyms: The word 'anatomy' has many synonyms like casing, frame, chassis and scale.

What are the Importance of Using Synonyms?

If we want to increase our vocabulary, learning synonyms is important.
By replacing redundant words while using synonyms, the quality of our content also improves.
By using synonyms, it's become easy to convey our thoughts and ideas using a variety of words. Also, to make our writing intriguing, it is essential to use precise words and phrases.
If we know more synonyms, we can select words that enhance our content and words which are easy to understand for all the readers.

Types of Synonyms

1. Absolute Synonyms

Absolute synonyms, also known as perfect synonyms, are words or phrases that have the same meaning in all contexts and can be used interchangeably without any difference in meaning or connotation.
Examples of absolute synonyms are avoid and prevent, hurt and injure, use and utilise, help and assist, etc.

2. Partial Synonyms

Partial synonyms are words that share some similarities in meaning but also have distinct differences in connotation and usage or emphasis. While they can often be used interchangeably in certain contexts, they may convey slightly different shades of meaning or be preferred in specific situations.
Examples of partial synonyms are calm and serene, cold and freezing, sad and melancholic, help and aid, etc.

3. Near Synonyms

Near-synonyms are words that have meanings that are similar but don't quite indicate the same thing.
These are not interchangeable as their meanings are completely different from each other.
Examples of near-synonyms are real and authentic, need and want, audience and crowd, kind and compassionate, etc.

Difference Between Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

Synonyms refer to words that have different spellings but the same or similar meanings.

Antonyms refer to words that have opposite meanings.

Example: Synonyms of 'unlettered' are uneducated, illiterate, untaught, uninformed and unlearned

Example: Antonyms for the unlettered are educated and literate.

Difference Between Synonym Words and Word Meanings

Word Meaning	Synonym Words
The Meaning of a word is the description of words that help the readers to comprehend.	Synonyms are words or phrases with similar meanings or convey closely related concepts. They can often be used interchangeably in a given context without significantly altering the overall meaning of a sentence.
Example: The meaning of the word 'thesis' is a proposition made as a premise that must be upheld or demonstrated.	Example: Synonyms of thesis are theory, hypothesis, proposal, proposition and contention.

List of Synonym Words

Words	Synonyms
abyss	chasm, depth, void, abysm, hole
accentuated	point up, spotlight, highlight, emphasise, accent
accession	increment, raise, increase, addition, succession
accomplice	associate, collaborator, ally, partner, aide
adept	expert, gifted, talented, skilful, capable
aglow	aflame, flashing, bright, glowing, radiant
albatross	millstone, load, disgrace, downside, drawback
analogy	comparison, parallel, alikeness, affinity, homology
antipathy	hostility, dislike, aversion, distaste, disgust
antiquated	outdated, out-of-date, ancient, aged, antique
arbitrate	decide, determine, settle, mediate, straighten out
arsenal	depository, store, stock, storehouse, warehouse
audacious	bold, daring, fearless, courageous, daredevil
avarice	avidity, greediness, cupidity, meanness, materialism
behemoth	huge, giant, monster, mammoth, leviathan
belligerent	aggressive, antagonistic, threatening, truculent, combative
bemuse	amaze, bewilder, daze, muddle, puzzle
bewitched	enchant, hooked, mesmerise, possessed, ravish
bicentennial	anniversary, celebration, centennial, yearday, jubilee
caricature	lampoon, satire, distortion, farce, mimicry
caucus	meeting, assembly, gathering, rally, conclave
circumscribe	limit, bound, restrain, regulate, control
circumvent	avoid, evade, foil, bypass, outwit
coiffure	hairstyle, haircut, braid, mohawk, bun
complementary	correlative, reciprocal, compatible, integral, matching
comrade	buddy, colleague, companion, confidant, crony
inflated	bloated, puffy, distended, tumid, bloated, turgid
unbending	relentless, ruthless, tireless, rigid, unrelenting
priesthood	ministry, canonry, clerics, churchmen, clergy

Read More: Antonym for Class 10

Common Mistakes with Synonyms

Some students use difficult synonyms, which could make it challenging for readers to comprehend the text.
Many students use a synonym over and over again. Overusing a synonym might make the paragraph monotonous and repetitive and this causes the reader's curiosity to wane.
Students frequently miss subtle differences in meanings and end up using inaccurate words that can make the context confusing.

FAQs

1. What are synonyms for class 10?

Answer: Various words or phrases that have the same or similar meanings are known as synonyms. For example, Synonyms of humongous are massive, enormous, gigantic and colossal.

2. What are some examples of synonyms words for class 10?

Answer: Some examples of synonyms are:

avoid - prevent
index - catalogue
unconfident - shy
undertake - begin
buff - connoisseur

3. Why are synonyms used?

Answer: Synonyms are used to enhance the quality of content and they also help to avoid redundancy of words in sentences.

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