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Synonyms & antonyms

Grade 3 · English Language Arts · Free lesson

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Words are like tools. Some words share the same meaning, while other words are total opposites. We use them to make our writing exciting!

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Synonyms are words that mean the same thing. For example, 'happy' and 'glad' are synonyms. They both show a bright, cheerful feeling.

HAPPY = GLAD Synonyms: Same Meaning

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Think of 'hot' and 'cold'. They are as different as summer sun and winter snow!

HOT COLD VS Antonyms: Opposites
✏️ Worked example

Find the synonym and the antonym for the word 'LARGE' in this list: 'tiny', 'huge', 'fast'.

  1. First, look at our main word: 'LARGE'. It means something that is very big in size.
  2. Next, let's test the word 'huge'. 'Huge' also means very big. Since they share the same meaning, 'huge' is the synonym.
  3. Now, let's test the word 'tiny'. 'Tiny' means very small. This is the exact opposite of big.
  4. Since 'tiny' is the opposite of 'large', 'tiny' is the antonym.
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