- 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.
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Diego feels hurt.
Diego feels sad.
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The ladder is very high.
The ladder is very tall.
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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.
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The man with the briefcase is short.
The man with the long hair is tall.
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Eggs mixed with butter creates a wet mix.
Flour mixed with sugar creates a dry mix.
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The turtle is a slow animal.
The hare is a fast animal.