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Synonyms and Antonyms

1SynonymA word that means exactly or nearly the same as another wordHow to remember it? Synonym and SAME both start with S. AntonymA word opposite in meaning to anotherHow to remember it? Its not a synonym. Therefore, antonym is the antonym of synonym.Directions:

Tell if the words are synonyms or antonyms. Use the pictures and sentences as clues.

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dismayedcalm

Antonyms5We are singing a new song in chorus.The choir traveled to Europe to sing at the opera house.

http://www.wou.edu/las/creativearts/music/images/choir1.gif

Synonyms7The bus goes speedily.The turtle is plodding.

Antonyms8

invisiblehiddenSynonyms9We used flames to toast marshmallows.

The blaze was so hot we could not get close to put it out.

http://www.firewebdesigns.com/images/fire_02.jpgSynonyms10

The ferocious bull is angry.The bird is tame.

Antonyms11

The hard rocks were by the beach.The pillow was soft.

Antonyms12

The hippopotamus is immense.The mouse is small.

Antonyms13The generous man gave his money away to the poor.

At the beginning, Scrooge was miserly.

Antonyms14

anxiousdismayed

Synonyms15The affluent king gave to the needy.The impoverished people had no homes.

Antonyms16

situationsconditionsSynonyms

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The old dog is feeble.The giant insect is strong.

Antonyms18

rumpledsmoothAntonyms19

The tractors noise hurt our ears.The silence was relaxing.Antonyms20

unusual

ordinaryAntonyms

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The dinosaur is towering.The boy is short.

Antonyms22

visible

hidden

invisibleAntonyms

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unusualordinarycommonAntonyms24

dismayedanxiousworried

Synonyms25

conditionsPredicament

situationsSynonyms

26Now for each of the following words give a synonym and an antonym. Be prepared to share with the class.The wordsBoring?Listen?Question?Whisper?Day?

Rich?Throw?Expensive?Dirty?Hungry?