PPT-Synonyms A synonym is a word similar in meaning to another word.

Writers often use a synonym to make a sentence more effective For example After waiting for the bus for over an hour Mandi felt annoyed frustrated and infuriated Why do you think the writer here eventually chose the word . Standard 1B. What is a Synonym? . A synonym is a word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word.. Synonyms. It's easy to remember the meaning of synonym by using this little trick:. Vocabulary in Context. Four types of context clues . Rewording. Synonym. Antonym. Details/examples. Rewording. Rewording is when the author says the word in another way that is easier to understand.. W. h. a. t. . a. r. e. . t. h. e. y. ?. By Mrs. T. NPS. Synonyms. are words with the same meaning. . We use . synonyms. to make a sentence more interesting.. By Mrs. T. NPS. Repeating one word can get boring. This is why . I love Learning! .  . What is an synonym?!. http://youtu.be/bBWm3-mxL1U. Synonym . A . synonym. is a word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word. . Examples of Synonyms:. Vehement : . Synonym, Antonym & Homograph. What is a synonym?. What is an antonym?. What is a homograph?. Definitions. Synonym. - a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language. . For the next two weeks, when teachers mark your work, they will be focusing on how you use . synonyms . to avoid repetition in your . writing. . and precise examination answers.. Synonyms are words with the same or similar . Word . Similarity: . Distributional Similarity (I). Problems with thesaurus-based . meaning. We don’t have a thesaurus for every language. Even if we do, . they have problems with . recall. M. any . Group 4. Effrontery (noun). Definition: shameless boldness, impudence. Example: A soldier showing effrontery to a higher ranking officer would be severely reprimanded.. Synonyms: gall, chutzpah, nerve, impertinence, cheek . Synonyms = Same. Antonyms = Opposite. Passage 1 – Gary & Lou. 1.. Which is an antonym for the word . unkempt. as it is used in the passage? . Passage 1 – Gary & Lou. 1.. Which is an . antonym. Grade 3. By: Amanda Lundberg. What is a synonym?. A . synonym. is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.. Example:. Cold and Chilly. Susie’s feet were . cold. , so she put on her slippers.. L.O – To use antonyms and synonyms.. What does the word foe mean?. The word foe is a synonym for enemy.. What is a synonym?. What is the opposite of foe?. A friend is the antonym of foe. .. What Are Synonyms and Antonyms?. Hey, you look like me…. Hey, I look like you…. Aim. By the end of this lesson you will be able to:. Define synonym (Explain what they are). Identify and give examples of synonyms.. Ooh look… a synonym. . For example:. Small > Tiny and miniature.. But why do we use synonyms?. To expand our vocabulary. To be more creative . To create more interesting sentences. . The Encouragement Game. This game consists on you making use of your thesaurus and your language skills.. let’s play “Odd One Out”!. happy. pleased. sad. glad. Which word is different from the others?. How about the rest? What is in common?. . sad. pleased. glad. happy. 3. Odd One Out!. pretty. beautiful.