Synonyms

Synonyms

Welcome to the chapter on Synonyms for Class 8. In this chapter, you will learn what synonyms are, how to use them to improve your vocabulary, and how they make your writing more interesting. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to identify and use synonyms confidently in sentences!

Introduction

Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Using synonyms helps you avoid repetition and makes your writing richer and more precise.

What Are Synonyms?

A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word in the same language.

• Happy: joyful, cheerful, glad
• Big: large, huge, enormous
• Fast: quick, rapid, speedy
• Smart: intelligent, clever, bright

Why Use Synonyms?

• To avoid repeating the same word.
• To make your writing more interesting and varied.
• To express ideas more precisely.

How to Find Synonyms?

• Use a thesaurus (a book or tool that lists synonyms).
• Think of words with similar meanings.
• Learn new words by reading and listening.

Using Synonyms in Sentences

Original: The big dog ran fast.
With synonyms: The large dog sprinted quickly.

Original: She is a smart student.
With synonyms: She is an intelligent student.

Fun Activity: Synonym Swap!

Write a sentence and then rewrite it using synonyms for at least two words. Share your sentences with a friend!

Summary

• Synonyms are words with similar meanings.
• They help make your writing more interesting.
• Use a thesaurus to find synonyms and expand your vocabulary.

Practice Questions

1. Write two synonyms for "beautiful".
2. Replace the word "angry" with a synonym in a sentence.
3. Find a synonym for "difficult".
4. Use a synonym for "begin" in a sentence.
5. List three synonyms for "important".

Challenge Yourself

• Write a short paragraph using at least five synonyms.
• Find synonyms for five words you use often in your writing.

Did You Know?

• Some synonyms have slightly different meanings or are used in different contexts.
• Learning synonyms helps you understand and use English better.

Glossary

• Synonym: A word with the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
• Thesaurus: A book or tool that lists synonyms and antonyms.
• Vocabulary: All the words you know and use.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. Pretty, lovely
2. He was furious when he saw the mess.
3. Hard, challenging
4. Let’s commence the meeting.
5. Crucial, significant, vital

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Use synonyms to make your English richer and more expressive!