Synonyms for Class 3

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What are Synonyms?

Why Do We Use Synonyms?

List of Synonyms

Common Mistakes With Synonyms

FAQs

What are Synonyms?

Look at the following sentences:

Mike is a smart student.
David is an intelligent student.
This maths problem is difficult.
This maths problem is challenging.

Examples of Synonyms:

The above mentioned pair of words like smart:intelligent and difficult:challenging are similar in meaning therefore these can be called as synonyms.

Two or more words that mean the same but have different spellings are known as synonyms. Any word can have more than two synonyms also.

Why Do We Use Synonyms?

We use synonyms to make our writing more enjoyable.
We use synonyms to increase our vocabulary.
Synonyms allow us to select words according to the context and avoid repetition of words.
It helps us to communicate our thoughts and ideas in multiple ways.
It is important to learn about synonyms because we can use different words for different topics.

List of Synonyms

Words	Synonyms
addition	adding, extension, increasing, summation, computation
advanced	leading, progressive, modern, latest, higher
amaze	surprise, stun, shock, astounded , dumbfounded
apartment	penthouse, condo, flat, suite, residence
attitude	perspective, point of view, mindset, approach, outlook
automatic	automated, electronic, motorised, electric, mechanical
blame	hold responsible, criticism, accusation, attack, fault
blend	mix, mixture, alloy, combination, fusion
jump	leap, bounce, hop, romp, spring
cancel	call off, scratch, abandon, abort, eliminate
carton	box, package, container, case, bin
choir	chorale, chorus, singer, vocalists, singing group
confirm	affirm, approve, certify, support, validate
cosmetics	make-up, face paint, ointment, cream, balm
countable	computable, measurable, numerable, predictable, foreseeable
cradle	crib, cot, bassinet, carrycot, baby bed
custom	tradition, practice, procedure, rule, ritual
danger	hazard, risk, threat, crises, peril
daybreak	dawn, first light, sunrise, break of day, morning
defend	protect, guard, safeguard, shield, secure
delicate	soft, tender, fragile, gentle, shatterable
department	administration, board, branch, bureau, section
devil	monster, demon, devil, villain, satan
elegant	stylish, graceful, tasteful, classic, fancy
event	ceremony, celebration, crisis, experience, incident
fake	artificial, copy, forged, fraudulent, pretend
familiar	known, simple, recognisable, routine, habitual
fight	confront, dispute, argue, quarrel, clash
flexible	elastic, malleable, adjustable, bending, ductile
freshness	brightness, cleanness, newness, bloom, novelty

Read About: Antonyms for Class 3

Common Mistakes With Synonyms

Students frequently repeat the same synonyms while writing or speaking. Constantly repeating a word will make our communication boring and tiresome.
Some students may use a synonym without properly understanding its meaning. It leads them to use words which do not fit the best in the context. For example, If you want to use words like 'finish' and 'complete' you should consider the context because the word 'finish' means final stage or action in a process. Whereas, 'complete' typically refers to the state of having all the necessary parts or elements or fulfilling a requirement.
While using synonyms many students don't pay attention to the spellings and thus make spelling mistakes. It is important to learn spellings when you learn a new word.

FAQs

1. What are synonyms for class 3?

Answer: Words that have similar or the same meaning are known as synonyms. For example, synonyms of complete are finish and end.

2. Why do we use synonyms?

Answer: We use synonyms to communicate our ideas in multiple ways. They make our writing special and fun to read.

3. Are synonyms similar to antonyms?

Answer: No, synonyms and antonyms are completely different. Synonyms refer to words that have the same or similar meanings. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.

4. What are some examples of synonyms?

Answer: Examples of synonyms are:

fast - quick
idea - plan
journey - trip
sauce- ketchup
many - several

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