Synonyms for Class 5

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  • What are Synonyms?
  • How to Use Synonyms Effectively in Sentences?
  • List of Synonym Words
  • Common Mistakes With Synonyms
  • FAQs
  • What are Synonyms?

    Look at the following sentences:

    1. Noah was strong enough to lift the heavy box.
      James was tough enough to lift the heavy box.
    2. Emily made a blunder.
      John did an error at work.

    Examples of Synonyms:

    The pair of words- strong and tough are synonyms. Similarly, words like blunder and error are synonyms as they have similar meanings therefore, we can call them synonyms.

    Synonym Examples for Class 5

    Synonyms are words that have same or similar meanings but distinct spellings and pronunciations. There can be more than two synonyms for a word.

    How to Use Synonyms Effectively in Sentences?

    1. Synonyms add variety to language and prevent repetition of words. If we use the same word over and over again, our writing and speech become monotonous and uninteresting. Using synonyms keeps the text engaging and allows us to express our ideas in different ways.
    2. Synonyms can increase one's vocabulary and language skills. It allows us to use different words for the same context.
    3. Synonyms help the writers and speakers to communicate their thoughts in an engaging way to people.

    List of Synonym Words

    Words

    Synonyms

    absence

    leave, vacancy, cut, absenteeism, non-appearance

    acquire

    obtain, get, receive, achieve, earn

    alimentary

    nourishing, nutrient, nutritional, dietary, nutritive

    attire

    apparel, clothes, garments, dress, outfits

    avalanche

    landslide, landslip, flood, torrent, rockslide

    benefit

    advantage, gain, perk, profit, welfare

    binge

    bender, blast, blind, bout, tear

    blooper

    blunder, mistake, error, fluff, slip

    boycott

    avoid, shun, ban, bar, reject

    brainstorm

    create, plan, analyse, invent, think

    burdensome

    oppressive, troublesome, worrisome, tough, irksome

    camouflage

    cloak, disguise, mask, cover, dissimulation

    canopy

    cover, shade, sunshade, awning, umbrella

    chaos

    disorder, havoc, turmoil, confusion, disruption

    characterisation

    portrayal, picture, depiction, imitation, enactment

    chuckle

    giggle, smile, snicker, cackle, chortle

    compass

    scope, range, reach, stretch, extent

    compliant

    docile, obedient, cooperative, accommodating, tractable

    concerned

    worried, anxious, uneasy, disturbed, bothered

    conclusion

    ending, finish, closure, finale, wrap

    consent

    permission, agreement, approval, permit, acceptance

    conspire

    plot, plan, form a conspiracy, collude, intrigue

    delirious

    raving, irrational, hysterical, wild, insane

    demur

    protest, take issue, oppose, resistance, object

    detestable

    hateful, hated, loathed, awful, gross

    devotee

    admirer, believer, disciple, supporter, follower

    diffident

    shy, bashful, modest, humble, unconfident

    elicit

    bring out, evoke, extract, obtain, generate

    fatal

    deadly, killing, tragic, terminal, deathly


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    Common Mistakes With Synonyms

    1. Students often overuse synonyms while writing or speaking. It is important to use different words to bring variety in writings and in communications.
    2. Some students use synonyms without properly understanding them. Synonyms can be misused if they are used without knowing the meaning.
    3. Students frequently misspell synonyms which can lead to a poor text.

    FAQs

    1. What are synonyms for class 5?

    Answer: Words or phrases with familiar meanings to one another are called synonyms. For example, The synonym of freezing can be cold and chilling.

    2. Why do we use synonyms?

    Answer: Synonyms help us to make our writing engaging and prevent repetition of words.

    3. What are some examples of synonyms?

    Answer: Examples of synonyms are:

    1. rough - brutal
    2. stone - rock
    3. hat - cap
    4. closet - wardrobe
    5. father - dad

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