SYNONYMS


Some important synonyms
A
abandon=evacuate/leave/quit/vacate/withdraw/give up/maroon/forsake/strand/renounce
abbey=cathedral/church/convent/friary/monastery/nunnery/priory
abriviate=abridge/compress/condense/cut/digest/edit/précis/reduce/shorten/summerise/truncate
abdicate=renounce the throne/step down/resign
abduct=kidnap/carry off/make away with/seize
abhor=detest/loathe/execrate
abide=accept/bear/endure/put up with/stand/stomach/suffer/tolerate/obey
abhorrent=abominable/detestable/loathsome/obnoxious/nauseating/repellent/hateful
ability=aptitude/bent/capacity/skill/knack/power
ablaze=afire/aflame/aglow/alight/blazing/burning/flaming/lit up/on fire/raging
able=accomplished/adept/capable/competent/effective/efficient/expert/handy/proficient/skilled/tallented/eligible/fit
abnormal=aberrant/anomalous/bizarre/curious/deformed/distorted/peculiar/perverted/kinky
abundant=ample/bountiful/excessive/overflowing/plentiful/profuse
abusive=acrimonious/censorious/defamatory/derogatory/disparaging/
accept=get/receive/take/admit
accepted=acknowledged/agreed/recognized
action= measure/step/act/move/act/feat/work/
admit=acknowledge/recognize/concede/confess
advertisement=publicity/ad/commercial/promotion/trailer
afraid=frightened/scared/terrified/alarmed/paranoid
agree=accept/approve/go along with sb/sth/consent
alarm=alert/signal/warning/
almost=nearly/practically
aloud=audibly/clearly/distinctly/out loud
also=additionally/besides/furthermore/in addition/moreover/too
amateur=inexperienced/unpaid/unqualified
angry=mad/indignant/cross/irate
artificial=synthetic/false/man-made/fake/imitation
ask=enquire/demand
B
basis=foundation/base
beat=batter/pound/hammer/lash
beautiful=pretty/handsome/attractive/lovely/good-looking/gorgeous
become=get/go/turn
big=great/large
bill=account/invoice/check
bitter=pungent/sour/acrid/sharp/acid
border=boundary/frontier
boring=dull/tedious
bottom=base/foundation/foot
bright=brilliant/vivid/vibrant
build=construct/assemble/erect/put sth up
building=property/premises/complex/structure/block
burn=char/scorch/scald/singe
C
call=cry out/exclaim/blurt/burst out
campaign=battle/struggle/drive/war/fight
care=caution/prudence
certain=bound/sure/definite/guaranteed
cheap=competitive/budget/affordable/reasonable/inexpensive
cheat=fool/deceive/betray/take in/trick/con
check=examine/inspect/go over sth
choice=favorite/preference/selection/pick
choose=select/pick/decide/opt/go for
claim=allegation/assertion
classic=classical
clean=wash/rinse/cleanse/dry-clean
clear=obvious/apparent/evident/plain
clothes=clothing/garment/dress/wear/gear
coast=beach/seaside/coastline/sand/seashore
cold=cool/freezing/chilly/lukewarm/tepid
collect=gather/accumulate/amass
colour=shade/hue/tint/tinge
comment=note/remark/observe
comity=mutual courtesy; civility.
complain=protest/object/grumble/moan/whine
condition=state
consist of sb/sth=comprise/make up sth/constitute/be composed of sb/sth
continuous=continual
costs=spending/expenditure/expenses/overheads/outlay
country=landscape/countryside/terrain/land/scenery
crash=slam/collide/smash/wreck
cut=slash/cut sth back/scale sth back/rationalize/downsize

D
damage=hurt/harm/impair
doughty=steadfastly courageous and resolute; valiant
declare=state/indicate/announce
demand=require/expect/insist/ask
difficult=hard/challenging/demanding/taxing
dirty=filthy/muddy/dusty/soiled/grubby/stained
discussion=conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip
disease=illness/disorder/infection/condition/ailment/bug
disgusting=foul/revolting/repulsive/offensive/gross
doleful=plaintive; melancholy; mournful; plangent; wistful; sad
double=dual
E
economic=financial/commercial/monetary/budgetary
election=vote/poll/referendum/ballot
electric=electrical
entertainment=fun/reaction/relaxation/play/pleasure/amusement
environment=setting/surroundings/background
equipment=material/gear/kit/apparatus
essential=vital/crucial/critical/decisive/indispensible
examine=analyse/review
example=case/instance/specimen/illustration
exemplary=instance, or illustration
excellent=outstanding/perfect/superb
excited=ecstatic/elated/euphoric/rapturous/exhilarated
exciting=dramatic/heady/thrilling/exhilarating
expensive=costly/overpriced/pricey
explode=blow up/go off/burst/erupt/detonate
F
fabric=cloth/material/textile
factory=plant/mill/works/yard/workshop/foundry
fast=quick/rapid
fear=terror/panic/alarm/fright
fight=clash/brawl/struggle/scuffle
floor=ground/land/earth
foozle= bungle
frighten=scare/alarm/terrify
fun=pleasure/a good time/enjoyment/a great time
funny=amusing/entertaining/witty/humorous/comic/hilarious
G
glad=happy/delighted/pleased/proud/relieved/thrilled
gormless= lacking in vitality or intelligence; stupid, dull, or clumsy
great=cool/fantastic/fabulous/terrific/brilliant/awesome
grime=dirt; dust; filth; grit; muck; scum; soot
groan=cry out; lament; moan; sigh; wail; whimper; whine; complain
group=alliance/assemblage/assembly/association/band/circle/committee/community/colony/union/club/class/clan/family
guess=assume; conclude; predict; reckon; estimate
gypsy= nomad; traveler; wanderer
H
habit=custom; pattern; practice; bent; manner
hack= carve; chop; gash; hew; mangle; mutilate; slash; cut
haggard= all skin and bone; exhausted; scraggy; scrawny; thin; unhealthy; weary
hail= accost; address; call to; greet
hairless= bare; bald; clean-shaven; naked; shaved; smooth
happy=satisfied/contented/content/joyful/blissful
hassle=altercation; argument; disagreement
hasty= abrupt; fast; rash; quick; rapid; slapdash
hate=dislike/can’t stand/despise/can’t bear/loathe/detest
heartless= cold; callous; inhumane; pitiless; ruthless; steely; stony
hide=conceal/cover/disguise/mask/camouflage
hiding place=den/haven/hide/lair/ hidey-hole
high=elevated/lofty/tall/
hinder=bar/barrier/deterrent/handicap
hindrance=bar; barrier; burden; deterrent; restriction
hire=book/charter/engage/lease/rent/take on
hit=knock/bang/strike/bump/bash
hold=hold on/cling/clutch/grip/grasp/clasp/hang on
honest=frank/direct/open/outspoken/straight/blunt
hurt=ache/burn/sting/tingle/itch/throb
I
identity=ID/name/character/individuality/personality
identify=know/recognize/name/make sb/sth out
illness=sickness/ill health/trouble
imagine=think/see/envisage/envision
income=wage/wages/pay/salary/earnings
injure=wound/hurt/bruise/sprain/pull/strain/
intelligent=smart/clever/brilliant/bright/interest/hobby/game/pastime
interesting=fascinating/compelling/stimulating/gripping/absorbing
interval=adjournment/break/interruption/gap/pause/lapse/rest/intermission
interview=interrogation/consultation/audience/questioning
invoice=account/bill/list/statement
issue=affair/argument/controversy/dispute/point/topic/matter
item=article/bit/contribution/ingredient/lot/object/piece/feature/thing
J
jeer=barrack/boo/chaff/deride/make fun of/scoff/sneer/ridicule
jeopardize=to expose to danger or risk
job=position/post/vacancy/appointment
journal=gazette/magazine/newspaper/monthly/weekly/periodical
journey=excurtion/expedition/jaunt/mission/outing/tour/trip/wandering
jubilee=anniversary/celebration/commemoration/festival
jubilate= to rejoice
justice-equity/evenhandedness/impartiality/legality/neutrality/right
L
label=tag/sticker
lot=land/ground/space/plot
language=vocabulary/terms/wording/terminology
lid=top/cork/cap/plug
like=love/be fond of/be keen on sth/adore
limit=restriction/control/constraint/restraint/limitation
look=watch/see/view/observe/glance/gaze/stare/glimpse/glare
love=like/be fond of sb/adore/be devoted to sb/care for sb/dote on sb
luck=chance/coincidence/accident/fate/destiny
lucid= understandable : intelligible; sane
M
mad=crazy/nuts/batty/out of your mind
main=major/key/central/principal/chief/prime
make=do/create/develop/produce/generate/form
mark=stain/fingerprint/streak/speck/blot/smear/spot
mentally ill=insane/neurotic/psychotic/disturbed/unstable
mention=refer to sb/sth/ speak/cite/quote
mistake=error/inaccuracy/slip/howler/misprint
mix=stir/mingle/blend
money=cash/change

N
naked=bare
narrow=thin
natatorium= a swimming pool
nervous=neurotic/on edge/jittery
nescience=lack of knowledge or awareness; ignorance
notice=note/detect/observe/witness
O
olykoek= Hudson Valley: Older Use. doughnut.
old=elderly/aged/long-lived/mature
option=choice/alternative/possibility
order=tell/instruct/direct/command
organize= arrange; codify; sort; categorize;
originate=arise; be born; emerge; spring up; come; emanate
ornamental=attractive; decorative; pretty; fancy; flashy
orphan=foundling; waif; stray
ostentatious= flamboyant; pretentious; vainglorious; boastful
oust=banish; eject; expel; remove; sack; kick out
outbreak=epidemic; flare-up; rash; upsurge
outcome=conclusion; consequence; effect; result; upshot
outfit=costume; suit; attire; get-up
outing=excursion; expedition; trip; tour; picnic
outlast=outlive; survive
outlook=aspect; sight; view; vista; perspective; standpoint
output=achievement; result; productivity
outrage=atrocity; crime; violation



P
painful=sore/raw/inflamed/excruciating/burning/itchy
patch=dot/mark/spot
payment=premium/contribution/subscription/repayment/deposit/instalment
perspective=angle; outlook; point of view; viewpoint
perpetuate=continue; eternalize; extend;
perplex=baffle; bamboozle; bewilder; puzzle; dumbfound; confuse
perpendicular=upright; vertical
pervert=distort; deflect; divert
photograph=picture/photo/shot/snapshot/snap/print
picture=painting/drawing/portrait/print/sketch
place=site/area/position/point/location/scene/spot/venue
plain=simple/stark/bare/unequivocal
plea=appeal; entreaty; invocation; request; suit
pleasure=delight/joy/privilege/treat/honor
poor=disadvantaged/needy/impoverished/deprived/penniless/hard up
pressure=stress/tension/strain
price=value/cost/expense/worth
product=good/commodity/merchandise/produce
pull=drag/draw/haul/tow/tug
purpose=aim/intention/plan/idea
R
rate=charge/fee/rent/fine/fare/toll/rental
reason=explanation/ground/basis/excuse/motive/justification/pretext
recommend=advise/urge/advocate
report=story/account/version
rest=break/time out/respite/breathing space
result=consequence/outcome/repercussion
return=come back\go back/get back/turn back
rich=wealthy/prosperous/affluent/well off/comfortable
right=correct
rude=cheeky/insolent/disrespectful/impolite/impertinent/discourteous

S
satisfaction=happiness/pride/contentment/fulfillment
satisfying=rewarding/pleasing/gratifying/fulfilling
save=budget/economize/tighten your belt
save=rescue/bail out/redeem
see=spot/catch/glimpse
serious=grave/earnest/solemn
shine=gleam/glow/sparkle/glisten/shimmer/glitter/twinkle/glint
shock=appal/horrify/disgust/sicken/repel
shout=yell/cry/scream/cheer/bellow/raise your voice
sight=view/vision
sign=indication/symptom/symbol/indicator/signal
sit=be seated/take a seat/perch
situation=circumstances/position/conditions/things/the case/state of affairs
sleep=doze/nap/snooze
soil=mud/dust/clay/land/earth/dirt/ground
speaker=communicator/gossip/talker
speech=lecture/address/talk/sermon
spoken=oral/vocal
stand=get up/stand up/rise/get to your feet/be on your feet
stare=gaze/peer/glare
start=begin/start off/kick off/commence/open
statement=comment/announcement/remark/declaration/observation
stress=emphasize
structure=framework/form/composition/construction/fabric
student=pupil/schoolboy/schoolchild/schoolgirl
successful=profitable/commercial/lucrative/economic
sure=confident/convinced/certain/positive/clear
surprise=startle/amaze/stun/astonish/take sb aback/astound

T
take=lead/escort/usher/guide/show/drive/direct
talk=discuss/communicate/debate/consult
target=objective/goal/object/end
task=duties/mission/job/chore
tax=duty/custom/tariff/rates
terrible=awful/horrible/dreadful/vile/horrendous
thing=stuff/property/junk/belongings/goods/valuables
think=believe/feel/reckon/be under the impression
throw=toss/hurl/fling/chuck/lob/bowl/pitch
trip=journey/tour/expedition/excursion/outing/day out
true=right/correct
trust=depend on sb/sth /rely on sb/sth count on sb/sth/ believe in sb

U
ululate=howl; wail
unworldly=spiritual
understand=see/get/follow/grasp/comprehend
update=amend/bring up to date/correct/modernize/review/revise
upgrade=enhance/expand/improve/make better
upheaval=chaos/commotion/confusion/disorder/disturbance/turmoil
up-to-date=advanced/current/latest/modern/recent
upward=ascending/going up/rising/uphill/<opp>downhill
useless=fruitless/futile/hopeless/pointless/vain/worthless<opp>useful
usual=common/accepted/conventional

V
Vacate=abandon/depart from/desert/evacuate/give up
Vacuous=blank/empty-headed/inane/mindless/vacant
Vacuum=emptiness/space/void
vacancy=job/opening/place/position/post/situation
vain=arrogant/bigheaded/boastful/conceited/haughty/proud/vainglorious<op>modest
valuable=precious/priceless
vanish=clear/disappear/disperse/evaporate/fade/go away
variation=alteration/change/deviation/difference/discrepancy
various=assorted/different/diverse/miscellaneous/mixed/multifarious/sundry
vast=boundless/colossal/enormous/extensive/gigantic/great/immense/infinite/large/mammoth/tremendous/titanic/unlimited<op>small
vault=basement/cavern/cellar/crypt/repository/strongroom/undercroft
veil=camouflage/cloak/conceal/cover/disguise/hide/mask/shroud
view=sight/scene/panorama
vehement=animated/ardent/eager/enthusiasm/excited/fervent/forcful/passionate/strong/urgent/violent/vigorous<opp>apathetic
venomous=deadly/lethal/poisonous/toxic
venue=location/meeting-place/rendezvous
vet=check out/examine/investigate/review/scrutinize
villatic= rural.
vista=landscape/outlook/panorama/prospect/scene/scenery/seascape/view
vulgar=foul/impolite/improper/indecent/indecorous/offensive/rude/<opp>polite
voyage=cruise/journey/passage/travel
vulnerable=at risk/defenceless/helpless/unguarded/unprotected

W
well=all right/OK/fine/healthy/strong/fit
wet=moist/damp/soaked/drenched/saturated
wide=broad
witness=observer/onlooker/passer-by/bystander/eyewitness
wonderful=lovely/delightful
word=term/phrase/expression/idiom
work=employment/career/profession/occupation/trade
worried=concerned/nervous/anxious/uneasy
wrong=false/mistaken/incorrect/inaccurate/misguided/untrue
wry=askew/aslant/awry/bent/contorted/crooked/distorted/deformed/sardonic/mocking /uneven

Y
yard=court/courtyard/enclosure/garden
yarn=fibre/strand/thread/
yawning=gaping/open/wide
yield=crop/harvest/output/produce
young=baby/growing/immature/undeveloped/unfledged
youthful=fresh/lively/sprightly/vigorous/well-preserved/young

Z
zany=absurd/clownish/crazy/loony/mad/silly/wacky
zeal=bigotry/earnestness/enthusiasm/fervor
zealous= conscientious/eager/earnest/keen
zenith=acme/apex/climax/height/peak/highest/summit/pinnacle/top/meridian
zero=duck/nil/naught/nothing
zest=appetite/eagerness/enthusiasm/exuberance/hunger/interest/thirst/zeal
zigzag=bendy/crooked/indirect/meandering/twisting/winding/serpentine
zone=area/domain/locality/province/region/sphere/territory/vicinity
zoo=menagerie/safari park/zoological garden
zoom=career/dart/dash/hurry/hurtle/race/rush/shoot/speed/whiz/zip/move

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