Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms and Antonyms

Can you identify if words are synonyms or antonyms?

Synonyms

Synonyms are two or more words that mean the same thing.

pretty ----- beautiful

These two words mean the SAME. They are synonyms.

close ----near

These two words mean the SAME. They are synonyms.

What are some synonyms for these words:

• nice

• rude

• noisy

• soft

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for cold?

• chilly

• hot

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for sleepy?

• awake

• tired

Multiple Select

Synonyms are two or more words that mean the....

• opposite

• same

Antonyms

Antonyms are words that mean the opposite of each other.

happy------sad

These words mean the OPPOSITE. They are antonyms.

clean-----dirty

These words mean the OPPOSITE. They are antonyms.

What are some antonyms for these words:

• smile

• young

• hot

• fast

Multiple Choice

What is an antonym for laugh?

• giggle

• cry

Multiple Choice

What is an antonym for dry?

• soaked

• parched

Multiple Select

Antonyms are words that are the_____

• opposite

• same