PUMPA - SMART LEARNING

எங்கள் ஆசிரியர்களுடன் 1-ஆன்-1 ஆலோசனை நேரத்தைப் பெறுங்கள். டாப்பர் ஆவதற்கு நாங்கள் பயிற்சி அளிப்போம்

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A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language.
Example:
The word "brave" has many synonyms:
 
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Why do we need synonyms? Synonyms are also called as similar words. They are used to avoid repetition of the same words in a text. The meaning has to be exact or very close to the exact phrase. If it can be used as a replaceable word, it is called a synonym. Sometimes if the word does not come to mind, one can always look up for synonyms, to find the exact word.
Example:
Instead of using the word "beautiful" in a text repetitively, one can use words like good looking, attractive, pretty, lovely, gorgeous etc. It makes the text more interesting to read and also provides an opportunity to express different nuances.
How are synonyms different from meanings?
Meanings tend to describe the word. Synonyms are other names for the same word, that can be used interchangeably.
In the same example as above, "meaning" of beautiful is pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically. "Synonyms" of beautiful are attractive, pretty, lovely etc.
Can synonyms be used interchangeably in all circumstances? No. One has to apply the meaning in the context and then interchange the synonym; otherwise, the sentence becomes illogical.
Example:
The synonyms of the word "next" are following, nearest, close, proximate etc.
However, each word has a unique "meaning" attached to it. Unless the meaning of the synonym matches the word, it cannot be replaced.
 
My aunt lives next door - the meaning is my aunt lives nearby, close to me.
But it cannot be replaced as,
My aunt lives following door (or)
My aunt lives the nearest door etc.
 
The "meaning" of next is "coming immediately after"
The "meaning" of following is "as a result of"
Important!
We have to be cautious while replacing synonyms for words. By choosing one synonym for the other, it can subtly (not literally), influence or change the intent and tone of the text.
For an extensive list of synonyms, click here.
Synonyms of words from the lesson:
S.No
Word
Synonyms
1
EntireWhole / Complete
2
CrestTop
3
IntimatelyClosely
4
KnowUnderstand
5
PreparingMaking
6
RepliedResponded
7
PredictForecast
8
BigHuge
9
LittleSmall
10
SatisfiedContented / Pleased
11
ExpressionLook
12
RegardConsider / Look
13
GripClench
14
Immediately / SuddenlyInstantly
15
StrongPowerful
16
BeganStarted
17
LargeEnormous
18
FallDrop
19
CoverEngulf
20
RemainedSurvived
21
DestroyDamage / Ruin
22
SadnessSorrow
23
MiddleCentre
24
SolitaryLonely
25
UpsetDisturbed
26
InstructedTaught / Trained / Told
27
DaybreakDawn
28
HelpAssist
29
AmiableFriendly / Pleasant
30
EvidentObvious
31
GoodwillCompassion
32
ResolutionDetermination / Decision
33
ContentmentSatisfaction
34
PerformedAccomplished
35
DenyRefuse
36
EmployeeWorker
37
CrookThief
 
Important!
To practise more synonyms, click here.