The words that give the same meaning as the word are called synonyms. It means that one can use the word in place of each other.
Meaning of Synonyms
Whether you use the word or the similar word in the sentence, the meaning of the sentence can not change.
Some common examples of synonyms are in the table:
| S.No. |
Words |
Synonyms |
| 1. |
Abate |
Decrease, Moderate |
| 2. |
Abash |
Rattle, Disconnect |
| 3. |
Accord |
Harmony, Agreement |
| 4. |
Busy |
Active, Engaged |
| 5. |
Bold |
Adventurous |
| 6. |
Blunt |
Dull |
| 7. |
Capable |
Able, Competent |
| 8. |
Consent |
Permit, Agree |
| 9. |
Concur |
Agree, Approve |
| 10. |
Cement |
Plaster |
| 11. |
Eager |
Keen |
| 12. |
Intelligent |
Clever, Smart, Brilliant |
| 13. |
Loyal |
Faithful, Devoted |
| 14. |
Vacant |
Empty |
| 15. |
Wet |
Damp, Soggy |
| 16. |
Young |
Budding, Tenderfoot |
| 17. |
Benefit |
Revenue, Profit, Yield |
| 18. |
Brave |
Heroic, Courageous |
| 19. |
Hungry |
Starved, Empty |
Fill ups:
Fill the opposite word of the bracket.
- She is clever (intelligent).
- My friend is busy (engaged)
- She is keen to know about the book (eager).
- Ram is a brave boy (Courageous).
- Shika is a loyal girl (Faithful).
- The clothes are damp (wet).
- Hari is a young boy (Budding).
- Pour the water into cement (plaster).
- Be brave ( heroic).
Learning Videos for 4th Grade English - Synonyms
Synonyms Sample Questions for Class 4
Question 1
Choose the correct synonym of the given word: Pause
A. Stop
B. Move
C. Walk
D. Run
Question 2
Choose the correct synonym of the given word: Furious
A. Cute
B. Lovable
C. Mindful
D. Angry
Question 3
Choose the correct synonym of the given word: Diminish
A. Glade
B. Grow
C. Belittle
D. Raise
Question 4
Choose the correct synonym of the given word: Realise
A. Fail
B. Refuse
C. Ignore
D. Understand
Question 5
A group of four words is given. Out of four options, three are synonyms. Choose the odd one out:0.
A. Inquire
B. Ask
C. Query
D. Answer