A Synonym is a word which have the same or we can say the similar meaning as another word. Synonyms are the part of speech which can be verb, preposition, noun, adverb and adjective etc so that the words can belong to the same part of speech.
Examples:
- Verb: buy & purchase
- Adjective: big & large
- Adverb: quickly & speedily
- Preposition: on & upon
For example:
- The words big and large are synonyms.
- Buy and Purchase are also synonyms – although we likely to use “buy” in a more informal context, and “purchase” in a more formal context.
Synonyms are frequently used in different collocations, too.
For example, we can explain either a person or an idea as Brilliant, but only a person can be Smart.
| Word | Synonyms |
|---|---|
| About | Regarding, Approximately |
| Abstract | Intangible, Summary |
| Almost | Approximately, Nearly |
| Animated | Active, Lively |
| Anyway | Besides, At least |
| Apparent | Obvious, Clear |
| To Arrive | To reach |
| Away | Absent, Missing |
| Amazing | Fabulous, Extaordinary |
| Anger | Irritation, Inflame |
| Answer | Respond, React |
| Awful | Unplesant, Terrible |
| Ask | Examine, Request |
| Attractive | Appealing, Gorgeous |
| Applicable | Relevant, Appropriate |
| Backbone | Spine, Moral Fiber |
| Ballot | Poll, Election |
| To Beat | To Defeat, To Strike |
| Becoming | Fitting, Suitable |
| To Behave | To act, To perform |
| Believable | Plausible, Authentic |
| Bendy | Flexible, Easily Bent |
| Bid | Tender, Submission |
| Bizarre | Weird, Strange |
| Branch | Department, Stem |
| Bloodless | Cold |
| Brave | Courageous, Bold |
| Busy | Engaged, Hectic |
| Brow | Forehead, Ridge |
| Break | Smash, Crack |
| Calm | Quiet, Still |
| Come | Approach, Advance |
| Crooked | Bend, Twisted |
| Cut | Chop, Slash |
| Class | Lesson, Course |
| To Collapse | To Break Down, Give Way |
| Concord | Harmony, Accord |
| Couch | Sofa, Express |
| Crusade | Campaign, Movement |
| To Convey | To communicate |
| Cussed | Stubburn |
| Curative | Healing, Remedial |
| Curler | Roller |
| Dangerous | Risky, Hazardous |
| Decide | Determine, Settle |
| Definite | positive |
| Delicious | Titbit, Delectable |
| Describe | Portray, Characterise |
| Destroy | Ruin, Slay |
| Dull | Boring, Dreary |
| Deduce | Assume, To Infer |
| Delicate | Fragile, Weak |
| Devil | Satan, Sprite |
| Disadvantaged | Deprived, Needy |
| Diminish | to decrease , Weaken |
| Difference | Disagreement, Inequity |
| Do | Execute, carry out |
| Disclose | To reveal, unveil |
| Eager | Keen , Ready, Willing |
| Enquire | Investigate, Explore |
| Enormous | Huge, Immense |
| Especially | Particularly, Mainely |
| Essential | Fundamental, Vital |
| Establish | To set up, Found |
| Evaluate | To assess, Estimate |
| Exactly | Precisely, Accurately |
| Expire | To run out, End, Finised |
| Explode | To blow up, Burst |
| Extra | Additional, further |
| Equity | Fairness, Justice |
| Everlasting | Eternal, Endless |
| Emphasise | Stress |
| Elevate | To raise, to promote |
| Famous | Famed, Renowned |
| Fabricate | Manufacture, Produce |
| Fantastic | Great, Brilliant |
| Float | Drift, Hover |
| Foolish | Silly, Stupid |
| Forehead | Brow, Temple |
| Fortunate | Lucky, Chance |
| Fragrance | Perfume, Scent |
| Function | Operate,Purpose |
| Fake, Untrue | |
| Fall | Drop,Descend |
| Fair | Just, Honest |
| Fast | Quick, Rapid, Speedy |
| Fly | Soar, Wing |
| Funny | Humorous, Silly |
| Get | Acquire, Obtain |
| Go | Fade, Move, Proceed |
| Good | Excellent, Fine, Superior |
| Great | Powerful, Much, Worthy |
| Gross | Improper, Rude |
| Garbage | Rubbish, Junk, Waste |
| Gay | Homosexual |
| Glitter | Shine, Sparkle |
| Grasping | Greedy, Selfish |
| Gravestone | Headstone |
| Grouse | Grumble, Grape |
| Gut | Intestine, Burn up |
| Handsome | Good-looking, Dashing |
| Hall | Corridor, Lobby |
| Hang-out | Haunt, Spend-Time |
| Happily | Fortunately, Cheerfully |
| Hard | Tough, Rigid |
| Hashish | cannabis |
| Hint | Clue, Suggestion |
| Hole | Gap, Crack |
| Home | House, Residence |
| Hunger | Starvation, Lack of food |
| Hurry | To rush, Speed-up |
| Hate | Dislike, Disapprove, |
| Help | Benefit,Aid |
| Have | Hold, Possess, Own |
| Hurt | Damage, Harm |
| I dea | Thought, Concept |
| Interesting | Engaging, fascinating |
| Important | Necessary, Vital |
| Ideal | Perfect, Model |
| If | Whether, Condition |
| Ignore | Disregard, Overlook |
| Imagine | Suppose, Assume |
| Illustrate | Demonstrate |
| Impact | Affect, Collision |
| Inflexible | Rigid, Hard |
| Informal | Casual, Relaxed |
| Infrequent | Rare, Uncommon |
| Innocent | Harmless, Guiltless |
| Invoice | Bill, Statement |
| Inventory | List, Stock |
| Insufficient | Inadequate, Lacking |
| Jealous | Envious, Protective |
| Joy | Delight, Happiness |
| Justify | Validate, Excuse |
| Judge | Moderator |
| Just | Now, Immediately |
| Join | Link, Fix |
| Joint | Combined, Dual |
| J ubilant | Proud, Glad |
| Jump | Leap, Fly |
| Joke | Funny, Comic |
| Jam | Squash, Pack |
| Keep | hold, retain |
| Kill | slay, execute, Murder |
| knowingly | Intentionally, Purpose |
| Knowledge | Information, Facts |
| Know | Recognize |
| Known | Famous, Well-Known |
| Knot | Tie, Join |
| Keen | Enthusiastic,Eager |
| Kept | Reserved |
| Knife | Blade, Dagger |
| Let | Allow, Permit |
| Love | Like, Admire |
| Lazy | Idle,slothful |
| Look | Examine, Gape |
| Little | Tiny, Small |
| Lacking | Missing, Absent |
| Last | Final, Preview |
| Loopy | Crazy,Silly |
| Live | Exist, Survive |
| Leading | Main, Foremost |
| Legitimate | Valid, Lega |
| Learn | Memorize, Study |
| Lead | Guide, Direct |
| Loose | Movable, Free |
| Less | Fewer, Smaller |
| Make | Create, Build |
| Mark | Spot, Stain |
| Move | Go, Tarvel |
| Mad | Foolish, Crazy |
| Money | Cash, Currency |
| Mostly | Typically, Generally |
| Memory | Recollection, Remembrance |
| Made | Complete, Ended |
| Mob | Crowd, Mass |
| Mischievous | Prankish, Playful |
| Moody | Tempermental, Changable |
| Mistake | Error, Fault |
| Misery | Distress/ Hardship |
| Many | Numerous |
| Mix | Blend, Mingle |
| Near | Close, Almost |
| Naughty | Mischievous, Bad |
| Neat | Tidy, Clear |
| Noisy | Loudly, Deafning |
| Normal | Daily, Typical |
| None | Nothing, Nobody |
| New | Latest, Fresh |
| Negative | Harmefull, Depressing |
| Narrow | Thin, Slim |
| Note | Letter, Memo |
| Neck | Collar, Neckline |
| Own | Hold, Have |
| On | Happening, Taking Place |
| Old | Weak, Aged, Used |
| Often | Frequently, Time and again |
| Owner | Landload, Holde0072 |
| Origin | Cause, Source |
| Original | Unique, Novel |
| One | Single, Individual |
| Oblique | Indirect |
| Operate | Function |
| Organic | Biological |
| Overlook | To Miss, Ignore |
| Oversee | Supervsie |
| Painting | Portray |
| Pattern | Sample, Outline |
| Particular | Specific, Exacting |
| Practically | Virtually, Basically |
| Praise | Compliment |
| Provided | If |
| Prosperous | Affluent |
| Put | Place, Set |
| Priority | Concern |
| Pressing | Urgent, Vital |
| Post-mortem | Investigation, Examination |
| Pouch, Pack | |
| Peaceable | Peaceful, Calm |
| Queen | Ruler,Sovereign |
| Quite | Fairly, Pretty |
| Quake | Tremble, Shake |
| Quiet | Silent, Still |
| Qualification | Requirement, Condition |
| Question | Problem, Issue |
| Query | Inquiry, Doubt |
| Quell | Crush, Control |
| Quarrelling | Fighting |
| Quarter | Section, Part |
| Quest | Mission, Hunt |
| Rest | Relax, Break |
| Relieve | Reduce, Easy |
| Rude | Impolite |
| Rubish | Nonsense |
| Revolting | Horrible, Awful |
| Respond | Answer, Reply |
| Repute | Status, Reputation |
| Removable | Detachable, Not Fixed |
| Renew | Resume |
| Renovate | Repair, Restore |
| To Rue | To regret |
| Refrain | Chorus, Renounce |
| Reliable | Dependable, Consistent |
| Rubbish | Nonsense, Junk |
| Remark | Comment, Mention |
| Slow | Chilly, Cold |
| Sack | Bag, Dismiss |
| Sad | Unhappy, Gloomy |
| Scared | Terrified, Fearful |
| Shout | Scream, Yell |
| Shy | Bashful, Retiring |
| Slim | Slender, Slight |
| Smile | Grin, Beam |
| Sniff | Smell, Inhale |
| Sordid | Dirty, Disgusting |
| Split | Divide, Crack |
| Spooky | Scary |
| Sprint | Run, Hurry |
| Stone | Rock, Limestone |
| Story | Tale, Narrative |
| Talkative | Communicate, Chatty |
| Temper | Mood, Anger |
| Thankful | Appreciative, Pleased |
| Think | Ponder, Consider |
| Toss | Throw, Pitch |
| Total | Entire, Whole |
| Transform | Convert, Renovate |
| Trust | Believe, Hope |
| Try | Attempt, Seek |
| Tell | Advise, Notify |
| Trouble | Distress, Worry |
| 1 | Exact, Genuine |
| Take | Hold, Catch |
| Ugly | Horrible, Gross |
| Unhappy | Gloomy, Dismal |
| Use | Expend, Utilize |
| Uncommon | Unusal, Rare |
| Uncooked | Raw, Fresh |
| Uneasy | Restless, Nervous |
| Unfortunate | Unlucky, Adverse |
| Unlawful | Illegal, Dishonest |
| Usually | Generally, Typically |
| Upset | Ruffle |
| Unbaised | Fair, Impartial |
| Urgent | Important, Crucial |
| Value | Worth, Importance |
| Very | Extremly, Awfully |
| Vacancy | Situation, Position |
| Variant | Alternative, Modification |
| Vast | Huge, Infinite |
| Valiant | Brave, Courageous |
| Vaulting | Overreaching, Vault |
| Vicious | Malicious, Harmful |
| Virtuous | Worthy, Moral |
| Wrong | Incorrect, Mistaken |
| Walk | Stroll, Stride |
| Want | Desire, Crave |
| Weak | Feeble, Weedy |
| Winner | Victor, Champ |
| Wonderful | Amazing, Brilliant |
| Word | Expression, Speech |
| Write | Record, Mark |
| Writer | Author, Poet |
| Yes | Allright, Okay, Sure |
| Yummy | Delicious, Tasty |
| Young | Little, Childish |
| Yelp | Bark, Yep |
| Yellow | Fair, Golden |
| Yearly | Annual, Every Year |
| Zest | Enthusiasm,Passion |
| Zero | Nil, Nothing |
| Zenith | Peak |
| Zilch | Zero, Nothing |
