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             Word  formation  is  the  creation  of  a  new  word.  Word  formation  is

             sometimes contrasted with semantic change.






                                                                           Antonyms are
                                                                         opposite meaning
                                          Let us play a                        words.
                                           word game.
                                                                                                  Is it
                                                                                                  so?
                      Synonyms are
                         the same
                     meaning words.


                                                                           Homophones have
                                                                        the same pronunciation
                                                                          but different spellings
                                                                             and meanings.









                                                          SYNONYMS

             Words having same or identical meanings are called synonyms              .

                   Words                    Synonyms                 Words                    Synonyms

                   Answer                   Reply                    III                      Sick

                   Attack                   Invasion                 Hire                     Rent

                   Adequate                 Sufficient               Hatred                   Dislike
                   Admire                   Praise                   Intelligent              Wise

                   Brief                    Concise                  Intimate                 Close
                   Brave                    Bold                     Junk                     Rubbish

                   Beautiful                Pretty                   Joy                      Pleasure


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