What Are Synonyms? See these examples!

A synonym is a word having the same (or very similar) meaning as another word. Synonyms are defined as words that sound alike. When you want to avoid using the same word repeatedly, it can be a lifesaver. Finding the appropriate synonym can be helpful when the word you have in mind isn’t always the best choice. A wide variety of synonym examples will help you increase the scope of your vocabulary.

Build your vocabulary with these synonyms words:

• Challenge—dispute, question
• Focus – centre, cornerstone, focal point
• Difficult – gruelling, hard, strenuous
• Good – Acceptable, satisfactory
• Cute – Adorable, delightful, endearing
• Cold – Chilly, chilled, wintry
• But – Although, besides, though
• Job – Position, occupation, role
• Happy – Content, joyful, mirthful, upbeat
• Love – Attachment, deep affection, paramour
• Need – Require, must-have, necessity
• Rich – Affluent, wealthy, well-off, well-to-do
• Zone – Area, region, region, sector
• Yes – Agreed, certainly, affirmative, indeed
• Weak – Frail, infirm, puny, fragile
• Effective – Functional, operational, successful

Selecting the best synonym requires some skill because not all synonyms are equal. Not everything depends on a word’s denotative meaning. It is important to consider the connotative meaning of the word because some synonyms can inject a different meaning than what was intended.

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