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A synonym is a word that has nearly the same meaning as another word.

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Read each row of words and circle the two words that are synonyms.

1. fun tall short exciting
2. fast slow big speedy

3. glad sad happy hungry

4. slow smart angry intelligent

Read each row of words and circle the two words that are antonyms.

1. fast quick slow angry

2. tall fast quick short

3. fast upset big happy
4. hungry slow tall short

Synonyms are words having the same or nearly the same meaning.

Read the following examples:

Words Synonyms Words Synonyms

belly stomach kind benevolent
bizarre weird learn memorize

bucket pail lethal deadly
calamity disaster loving fond
destiny fate loyal faithful
disclose reveal mad crazy

elevate raise maintain preserve
enquire investigate maybe perhaps

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