NOTE 9: SYNONYM & ANTONYM

SYNONYM

A word or phrase that means that same, or nearly the same as another word or phrase.

• big - large

• heavy - weighty

• thin - slim

• tall - short

• thick - thin

• difficult – easy

ANTONYM

A word or phrase that means the opposite or nearly the opposite from another word or phrase.

Example of Synonym and Antonym:

Word	Synonym	Antonym	Example Sentences
Big	Large	Small	He has a big house in California. She has a small apartment.
Difficult	Hard	Easy	The test was very difficult. I think riding a bike is easy.
New	Recent	Used	I bought a recent book. She drives a used car.
Clean	Tidy	Dirty	He keeps his house tidy. The car is dirty.
Friendly	Outgoing	Unfriendly	Tom is outgoing with everyone. Tina is unfriendly person.
Good	Great	Bad	That’s great idea! He’s a bad tennis player.
Cheap	Inexpensive	Expensive	Homes are inexpensive at the moment. That car is very expensive.