Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms and Antonyms: In almost all the competitive or entrance exams the vocabulary sections are asked about synonyms and antonyms are asked. It is very important for all the exams. Synonyms are a group of words that express the same meaning in the language while synonyms are a group of words that expressed opposite meanings to each other.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Sometimes we need to use the same word in the paragraph many times so we use the synonyms of words there. The meaning of words cannot be identified only by seeing the word but the meaning of it sometimes expresses as per the context of the sentence. The list of synonyms and antonyms of words is available in the article so refer to the article to get all the details regarding synonyms and antonyms.
Synonyms
A word or phrase which expresses the same or nearly the same meaning as one another is called a synonym. Synonyms can be used in sentences or change their places but the meaning of context cannot be altered. It is a group of words that expresses similar meanings to one another.
We can take the example of the word top the word high, zenith is the same meaning as the top so they are synonyms of the word top.
Antonyms
A group of words that expresses the opposite meaning to one another is an antonym. It is generally the opposite words that show the exact opposite meaning from each other.
The meaning of antonyms can be understood by taking an example of the word to attract which means near while its opposite repels is the antonym of the word attracts.
Antonyms and Synonyms in English
In the English language, the words most used are antonyms and synonyms. The words which have similar meanings to each other are synonyms while the words having different or opposite meanings to each other are antonyms. There are many synonyms and antonyms words of any single word in both English and Hindi languages. So remembering all the synonyms and antonyms of words is very tough. But the synonyms and antonyms of some commonly used words must be remembered well. It is important from the exam point of view also.
List of Synonyms and Antonyms
Here we are going to discuss the synonyms and antonyms of some commonly used words in English. The meaning of words should be known first to remember the synonyms and antonyms of that word.
Synonyms and Antonyms Examples
The list of synonyms and antonyms is mentioned in the below table.
S.No. |
Words |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
1. |
Acumen |
Awareness, brilliance |
Stupidity, Ignorance |
2. |
Adhere |
Comply, observe |
Condemn, disjoin |
3. |
Abolish |
Abrogate, annual |
Setup Establish |
4. |
Abash |
Disconcert, rattle |
Uphold, Discompose |
5. |
Abound |
Flourish, proliferate |
Deficient, Destitute |
6. |
Abate |
Moderate, decrease |
Aggravate |
7. |
Abject |
Despicable, servile |
Commendable, Praiseworthy |
8. |
Abjure |
Forsake, renounce |
Approve, Sanction |
9. |
Abortive |
Vain, unproductive |
Productive |
10. |
Absolve |
Pardon, forgive |
Compel, Accuse |
11. |
Accord |
Agreement, harmony |
Discord |
12. |
Acrimony |
Harshness, bitterness |
Courtesy, Benevolence |
13. |
Adamant |
Stubborn, inflexible |
Flexible, Soft |
14. |
Adherent |
Follower, disciple |
Rival, Adversary |
15. |
Adjunct |
Joined, Added |
Separated, Subtracted |
16. |
Admonish |
Counsel, reprove |
Approve, Applaud |
17. |
Adversity |
Misfortune, calamity |
Prosperity, Fortune |
18. |
Alien |
Foreigner, outsider |
Native, Resident |
19. |
Allay |
Pacify, soothe |
Aggravate, Excite |
20. |
Alleviate |
Abate, relieve |
Aggravate, Enhance |
21. |
Allure |
Entice, fascinate |
Repulse Repel |
22. |
Ascend |
Climb Escalate |
Descend, Decline |
23. |
Amplify |
Augment, deepen |
Lessen, Contract |
24. |
Arraign |
Incriminate, indict |
Exculpate, Pardon |
25. |
Audacity |
Boldness, Courage |
Mildness, Cowardice |
26. |
Authentic |
Accurate, credible |
Fictitious, unreal |
27. |
Awkward |
Rude, blundering |
Adroit, clever |
28. |
Axiom |
Adage, truism |
Absurdity, Blunder |
29. |
Baffle |
Astound, Faze |
Facilitate, Clarify |
30. |
Bewitching |
Alluring, charming |
Repulsive, Repugnant |
31. |
Bleak |
Grim, Austere |
Bright, Pleasant |
32. |
Brittle |
Breakable, crisp |
Tough, Enduring |
33. |
Bustle |
Commotion, Tumult |
Slowness, Quiet |
34. |
Barbarous |
frustrated, perplexed |
Civilized |
35. |
Baroque |
Florid, gilt |
Plain, unadorned |
36. |
Barren |
Desolate, Sterile |
Damp, Fertile |
37. |
Barrier |
Barricade, Obstacle |
Link, Assistance |
38. |
Base |
Vulgar, Coarse |
Summit, Noble |
39. |
Batty |
Insane, silly |
Sane |
40. |
Bawdy |
Erotic, Coarse |
Decent, Moral |
41. |
Befogged |
Becloud, Dim |
Clear-headed, Uncloud |
42. |
Benevolent |
Benign, Generous |
Malevolent, Miserly |
43. |
Benign |
Favorable, friendly |
Malignant, Cruel |
44. |
Bind |
Predicament |
Release |
45. |
Bleak |
Austere, Blank |
Bright, Cheerful |
46. |
Blunt |
Dull, Insensitive |
Keen, Sharp |
47. |
Boisterous |
Clamorous, rowdy |
Placid, Calm |
48. |
Bold |
Adventurous |
Timid |
49. |
Busy |
Active, Engaged |
Idle, Lazy |
50. |
Calculating |
Canny, Devious |
Artless, honest |
51. |
Calamity |
adversity, misfortune |
Fortune |
52. |
Callous |
obdurate, unfeeling |
Compassionate, Tender |
53. |
Calumny |
defamation, aspersion |
Commendation, Praise |
54. |
Capable |
competent, able |
Incompetent, Inept |
55. |
Captivate |
Charm, fascinate |
Disillusion offend |
56. |
Captivity |
imprisonment, confinement |
Freedom, Liberty |
57. |
Cease to |
terminate, desist |
Begin, Originate |
58. |
Chaste |
virtuous, pure |
Sullied, Lustful |
59. |
Chastise |
punish, admonish |
Cheer, encourage |
60. |
Compassion |
kindness, sympathy |
Cruelty, Barbarity |
61. |
Comprise |
include, contain |
Reject, lack |
62. |
Concede |
yield, permit |
Deny, reject |
63. |
Concur |
approve, agree |
Differ, disagree |
64. |
Consent |
agree, permit |
Object Disagree |
65. |
Consequence |
effect, outcome |
Origin, Start |
66. |
Consolidate |
solidify, strengthen |
Separate, Weaken |
67. |
Conspicuous |
prominent, obvious |
Concealed, hidden |
68. |
Contempt |
scorn, disregard |
Regard, Praise |
69. |
Contradict |
deny, oppose |
Approve, Confirm |
70. |
Contrary |
dissimilar, conflicting |
Similar, Alike |
71. |
Calm |
Harmonious, unruffled |
Stormy, turbulent |
72. |
Callous |
Insensitive, indurated |
Kind, merciful |
73. |
Camouflage |
Cloak, disguise |
Reveal |
74. |
Candid |
Blunt, bluff |
Evasive |
75. |
Captivate |
Beguile, bewitch |
Repel |
76. |
Carnal |
Earthly, fleshly |
Spiritual |
77. |
Catholic |
Generic, liberal |
Narrow- minded |
78. |
Celebrated |
Acclaimed, lionized |
Unknown, Inglorious |
79. |
Cement |
Plaster, mortar |
Disintegrate |
80. |
Censure |
Rebuke, reprimand |
Praise, Acceptance |
81. |
Cheap |
Competitive, Inexpensive |
Dear, unreasonable |
82. |
Clandestine |
Covert, fruitive |
Open, Legal |
83. |
Classic |
Simple, Typical |
Romantic, Unusual |
84. |
Coarse |
Bawdy, Boorish |
Fine, Chaste |
85. |
Comic |
Clown, Jester |
Tragic, tragedian |
86. |
Compact |
Bunched, thick |
Loose, Diffuse |
87. |
Compress |
Abbreviate, Shrink |
Amplify, Expand |
88. |
Conceit |
Egotism, Immodesty |
Modesty |
89. |
Concord |
Agreement, accord |
Discord |
90. |
Condemn |
Castigate, Chide |
Approve, Praise |
91. |
Confident |
Bold, Undaunted |
Diffident, cowardly |
92. |
Consolidate |
Centralize, Fortify |
Weaken |
93. |
Courtesy |
Generosity, Reverence |
Disdain, Rudeness |
94. |
Creation |
Formation, foundation |
Destruction |
95. |
Cunning |
Acute, Smart |
Nave, Coarse |
96. |
Decay |
Collapse, decompose |
Flourish, Progress |
97. |
Deceit |
deception, artifice |
Veracity, Sincerity |
98. |
Decipher |
interpret, reveal |
Misinterpret, distort |
99. |
Defile |
contaminate, pollute |
Purify, sanctity |
100. |
Defray |
spend, pay |
Disclaim, Repudiate |