- A synonym is a word that has almost the same meaning as another word.
- When a word has several synonyms, use the one that works best in the sentence.
Diego feels hurt.
Diego feels sad.
The ladder is very high.
The ladder is very tall.
The car halted suddenly.
The car stopped suddenly.
- An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.
- When a word has more than one antonym, use the one that expresses your meaning exactly.
The man with the briefcase is short.
The man with the long hair is tall.
Eggs mixed with butter creates a wet mix.
Flour mixed with sugar creates a dry mix.
The turtle is a slow animal.
The hare is a fast animal.