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A synonym means almost the same thing as another word; an antonym means the opposite. Knowing both makes your writing more interesting and helps you work out new words.
Year 4 synonyms and antonyms (30 words)
- happy Synonym: joyful · Antonym: sad
- big Synonym: enormous · Antonym: tiny
- small Synonym: little · Antonym: huge
- fast Synonym: quick · Antonym: slow
- brave Synonym: courageous · Antonym: cowardly
- smart Synonym: clever · Antonym: foolish
- angry Synonym: furious · Antonym: calm
- quiet Synonym: silent · Antonym: loud
- old Synonym: ancient · Antonym: modern
- beautiful Synonym: gorgeous · Antonym: ugly
- difficult Synonym: challenging · Antonym: easy
- begin Synonym: start · Antonym: finish
- tired Synonym: exhausted · Antonym: energetic
- funny Synonym: hilarious · Antonym: serious
- strong Synonym: powerful · Antonym: weak
- generous Synonym: kind · Antonym: selfish
- true Synonym: honest · Antonym: false
- empty Synonym: vacant · Antonym: full
- clever Synonym: ingenious · Antonym: foolish
- gigantic Synonym: huge · Antonym: minuscule
- bright Synonym: shiny · Antonym: dull
- polite Synonym: courteous · Antonym: rude
- brief Synonym: short · Antonym: lengthy
- curious Synonym: inquisitive · Antonym: indifferent
- gloomy Synonym: dark · Antonym: cheerful
- fragile Synonym: delicate · Antonym: sturdy
- rapid Synonym: swift · Antonym: sluggish
- vast Synonym: enormous · Antonym: tiny
- careful Synonym: cautious · Antonym: careless
- cautious Synonym: careful · Antonym: reckless
Year 5 synonyms and antonyms (15 words)
- obvious Synonym: apparent · Antonym: unclear
- wealthy Synonym: affluent · Antonym: poor
- stubborn Synonym: obstinate · Antonym: flexible
- hesitant Synonym: reluctant · Antonym: eager
- clumsy Synonym: awkward · Antonym: graceful
- genuine Synonym: authentic · Antonym: fake
- hostile Synonym: unfriendly · Antonym: welcoming
- humble Synonym: modest · Antonym: arrogant
- lively Synonym: energetic · Antonym: sluggish
- mysterious Synonym: puzzling · Antonym: obvious
- notorious Synonym: infamous · Antonym: respected
- optimistic Synonym: hopeful · Antonym: pessimistic
- peculiar Synonym: strange · Antonym: ordinary
- reliable Synonym: dependable · Antonym: unreliable
- vivid Synonym: striking · Antonym: dull
Year 6 synonyms and antonyms (15 words)
- abundant Synonym: plentiful · Antonym: scarce
- arrogant Synonym: conceited · Antonym: humble
- candid Synonym: frank · Antonym: evasive
- diligent Synonym: hardworking · Antonym: lazy
- eccentric Synonym: unconventional · Antonym: conventional
- frugal Synonym: thrifty · Antonym: wasteful
- impartial Synonym: unbiased · Antonym: biased
- lethargic Synonym: sluggish · Antonym: energetic
- meticulous Synonym: thorough · Antonym: careless
- obscure Synonym: unclear · Antonym: well-known
- pragmatic Synonym: practical · Antonym: idealistic
- resilient Synonym: tough · Antonym: fragile
- sceptical Synonym: doubtful · Antonym: convinced
- tenacious Synonym: persistent · Antonym: yielding
- volatile Synonym: unpredictable · Antonym: stable
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