English Grammar fundamentals-iI

Course: Diploma

Sem. II

Subject: ECLS

Unit: II Synonyms

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What are Synonyms?

Synonyms are words that have

the same or nearly the same

meaning.

We are singing a new song in chorus.

The choir traveled to Europe to sing at the

opera house.

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Synonyms

Synonyms

We used flames to toast marshmallows.

The blaze was so hot we could not get

close to put it out.

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Synonyms

Synonyms

Synonyms

Synonyms

Synonyms

•Annihilation, destruction, carnage, extinction

•Benefit, profit, revenue, yield

•Cunning, keen, sharp, slick

•Destitute, poor, bankrupt, impoverished

•Deterioration, pollution, defilement, adulteration

•Fertile, fruitful, abundant, productive

•House, dwelling, abode, domicile

•Intelligent, clever, brilliant, knowledgeable

These are some of the important synonyms.

References

1. http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-antonyms-synonyms-and-

homonyms.html

2. http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&ved=0CEc

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3. http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-antonyms-synonyms-and-

homonyms.html

Thank You