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Synonyms are words that have almost the same meaning while antonyms are words that have the opposite meaning. See below for more information and examples of synonyms and antonyms.

Synonyms

A synonym is a word that means exactly the same as, or very nearly the same as, another word in the same language. For example, "close" is a synonym of "shut". They are words that have almost the same meaning. For example:

That storm cloud is huge!

That storm cloud is enormous!

Antonyms

An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. For example "bad" is an antonym of "good". They are words that have the opposite meaning. For example:

I love the rain!

I hate the rain!

Synonyms and antonyms are useful to know because they improve reading and writing skills. And since words represent thoughts, it can plausibly be stated that they allow students to understand the world at a deeper, richer level.

 It is important to remember that synonyms are not words that have the same meaning, but rather, words that have similar meanings. This means that by learning synonyms, students learn to differentiate between shades of meaning. This enables them to be more precise.

 In addition, by learning antonyms, students learn the logical opposites of important words, thus enhancing their overall command of language.

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In these worksheets, students are tested on their ability to identify the antonym, or opposite, of a given word. While it helps to have knowledge of word meanings, this is not completely necessary in most cases. Rather, students can rely on their use of logic and verbal reasoning skills to answer questions correctly.