What are Synonyms?

Synonyms are words that mean the same thing.

Example: A large house.A big house.

The cash was taken to the bank.

The money was taken to the bank.

The plumber came to connect the pipes.

The plumber came to join the pipes.

You should not loiter on the way home.

You should not linger on the way home.

He did not even glance at the book.

He did not even look at the book.

The dancer has a slender figure.

The dancer has a slim figure.

The trains make the old bridge tremble.

The trains make the old bridge shake.

All garments sold in this shop are tailor made.

All clothes sold in this shop are tailor made.

The concert will commence at 7 o’clock.

The concert will start at 7 o’clock.

Janine found the sum very difficult.

Janine found the sum very hard.

The ship was in great peril.

The ship was in great danger.

A pile of stones lay outside the school.

A heap of stones lay outside the school.

The plucky sailor saved the boy’s life.

The brave sailor saved the boy’s life.

At the funeral several women were weeping.

At the funeral several women were crying.

Sitting near a big fire makes one drowsy.

Sitting near a big fire makes one sleepy.

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