WORDS! WORDS! WORDS!
As we write, we need to be
always on the lookout for the best possible words to get our message across.
s S.T-R-E-T-C-H
their word knowledge constantly. They are forever reaching for new and
different words and phrases that help make their writing come alive.
Writers search for SYNONYMS
as one way of adding zest to their work.
A
SYNONYM is a word which has the SAME MEANING or ALMOST the same meaning as
another.
For example, there are
several words which have the same meaning or almost the same meaning as the
word 'blazing'.
Blazing burning — scorching — blistering — ablaze — fiery
Synonyms are fun to find.
Use a thesaurus or dictionary to find a few synonyms for the underlined words.
She moved to the entrance of the cave.
"Do not run along the
corridor, Peter," said Miss Lee
Understanding how language
works helps to strengthen your word power.
When you write, many of the
words used are Nouns.
Nouns are the words used to
NAME SOMETHING, for example, computer, rain, heat, money. The names of such
everyday things are called Common Nouns.
Names of streets, countries,
people, places and special days are called Proper Nouns. These words ALWAYS
begin with a CAPITAL LETTER.
The word
HOUSE is a common noun. Furthermore, it is a very ordinary common noun! If you
were writing a story about the place where someone lived, what other nouns
might you choose to give your audience a clearer picture?
Jot
down a few nouns that name different kinds of houses.
Adjectives tell about, or describe Nouns.
For
example,
|
FALSE information |
RECKLESS driver |
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CHEWY steak |
PETRIFIED kitten |
I am happy - why not change 'happy' to DELIGHTED! THRILLED!
OVERJOYED!
When we write, we use
Adjectives to 'paint pictures' in the minds of the audience.
Can you think of a few
Adjectives that could replace the underlined word that has been used all the
time?
"This pizza is nice," the boy said
.
You may use the following synonyms while writing your composition
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Word |
Synonyms |
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abandon |
leave |
desert |
forsake |
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abominable |
hateful |
horrible |
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abuse |
misuse |
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abundant |
ample |
full |
plentiful |
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accompany |
escort |
follow |
go with |
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accomplish |
achieve |
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accumulate |
collect |
gather |
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accurate |
correct |
exact |
precise |
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abduct |
kidnap |
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accuse |
blame |
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acquire |
gain |
get |
obtain |
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adequate |
enough |
sufficient |
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eventually |
finally |
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exhausted |
tired |
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ban |
forbid |
prohibit |
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battle |
fight |
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beautify |
decorate |
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beg |
implore |
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begin |
commence |
start |
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bold |
brave |
courageous |
valiant |
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buy |
purchase |
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careful |
cautious |
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cease |
stop |
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comprehend |
understand |
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conceal |
hide |
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conclude |
end |
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desperate |
frantic |
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eager |
keen |
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enormous |
huge |
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envious |
jealous |
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essential |
important |
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hurriedly |
hastily |
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important |
vital |
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feeble |
weak |
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ferocious |
fierce |
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forgive |
pardon |
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Word |
Synonyms |
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gather |
assemble |
collect |
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glance |
took |
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gradually |
slowly |
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halt |
stop |
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help |
assist |
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hinder |
obstruct |
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home |
residence |
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humorous |
funny |
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rapid |
quick |
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ready |
alert |
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reckless |
careless |
rash |
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recollect |
remember |
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reluctant |
unwilling |
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remedy |
cure |
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indicate |
show |
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infuriated |
angry |
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intention |
purpose |
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invaluable |
priceless |
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invasion |
attack |
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join |
unite |
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laziness |
idleness |
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peculiar |
odd |
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persuade |
coax |
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conclude |
end |
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possess |
own |
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praise |
compliment |
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prominent |
outstanding |
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prompt |
quick |
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vigilant |
alert |
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weak |
feeble |
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robust |
strong |
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vacant |
empty |
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