Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms

means the same!

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Let's see what we already know:

Which 2 words have the same meaning as the word "big"

• huge

• tiny

• enormous

• shiny

These are both synonyms for "big". They mean the same thing!

• huge

• enormous

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Now find 3 synonyms for the word "beautiful".

• gorgeous

• loud

• pretty

• attractive

• mysterious

These are synonyms for "beautiful".

• gorgeous

• attractive

• pretty

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Now its your turn! Write two or more synonyms for the word "sleepy".

Antonyms

means the opposite! (not the same)

Antonyms are opposites!

• not just different meanings, they are the opposite meaning!

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Find 2 words that mean the opposite of the word "cold".

• hot

• big

• tired

• boiling

These are both antonyms for "cold". They mean the opposite!

• hot

• boiling

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Find 3 antonyms for the word "sad".

• disappointed

• joyful

• happy

• upset

• delighted

Open Ended

Now it's your turn! List two or more antonyms for the word "short".

Multiple Choice

Are these words synonyms or antonyms? hot and cold

• synonyms- same meaning

• antonyms- opposite meanings

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Are these words synonyms or antonyms? easy and difficult

• synonyms- same meaning

• antonyms- opposite meanings

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Are these words synonyms or antonyms afraid and scared.

• synonyms- same meaning

• antonyms- opposite meanings

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Are these words synonyms or antonyms yummy and delicious.

• synonyms- same meaning

• antonyms- opposite meanings

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Are these words synonyms or antonyms bottom and top.

• synonyms- same meaning

• antonyms- opposite meanings

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