Different words that have the same or similar meanings are called synonyms. A word can have multiple synonyms. They are also known as similar words.
Examples of Synonyms:
Meaning of a word usually provides its description so that everyone can easily understand it. Synonyms on the other hand, are different names for the same word which can be used interchangeably.
For example, The meaning of 'brave' is willing to encounter risk. Whereas, synonyms are fearless, bold, daring and courageous.
Words |
Synonyms |
abnormal |
atypical, unusual, anomalous, deviant, irregular |
abundance |
plenty, profusion, prosperity, wealth, plethora |
accidentally |
unintentionally, inadvertently, by chance, by accident, mistakenly |
accumulate |
gather, amass, collect, accrue, stockpile |
accusation |
allegation, charge, indictment, complaint, imputation |
adequate |
sufficient, satisfactory, enough, ample, suitable |
affable |
friendly, amiable, genial, congenial, sociable |
aggression |
hostility, belligerence, aggression, combativeness, militancy |
agile |
nimble, quick, lithe, supple, fleet |
ally |
partner, confederate, associate, collaborator, comrade |
appease |
pacify, placate, soothe, mollify, calm |
approximately |
roughly, about, around, nearly, close to |
bicker |
quarrel, argue, squabble, dispute, wrangle |
bittersweet |
mixed, ambivalent, melancholic, nostalgic, poignant |
brainstorm |
ideate, generate ideas, think creatively, conceive, brainstorming |
breach |
violation, infringement, transgression, rupture, break |
breakthrough |
discovery, innovation, advancement, revelation, progress |
calamity |
disaster, catastrophe, tragedy, misfortune, adversity |
capability |
capacity, ability, competence, aptitude, skill |
celebrity |
fame, renown, notoriety, stardom, popularity |
charm |
enchantment, allure, charisma, attractiveness, magic |
chide |
scold, reprimand, rebuke, admonish, chastise |
chronological |
sequential, temporal, time-based, ordered, consecutive |
civilization |
culture, society, community, human development, advancement |
clarity |
clearness, lucidity, transparency, precision, intelligibility |
cliché |
stereotype, platitude, truism, banality, commonplace |
coalition |
alliance, partnership, union, association, confederation |
coincidence |
chance, accident, serendipity, fortuity, happenstance |
collusion |
conspiracy, connivance, collaboration, scheming, cooperation |
commercial |
business, trade, economic, mercantile, financial |
Read About: Antonyms for Class 6 |
1. What are synonyms for class 6?
Answer: Synonyms are different words that have the same or similar meanings. A word can have multiple synonyms. For example, The synonym for grow is increase, develop and expand.
2. Are synonyms opposite words?
Answer: No, synonyms refer to words that have similar meanings. For example, Trim and decrease are the synonyms of the word 'reduce'.
3. What are some examples of synonyms?
Answer: Examples of synonyms are:
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