
Lark - a small bird / something done for fun. Jade - a hard, green stone / a hardened or bad-tempered woman. Iron - to press or smooth / silvery-gray metal.
Hide - to keep something secret / the skin of an animal. Grave - something very serious / a place to bury the dead. Fine - being of high quality / sum of money used as a penalty. File - to store computer data / to make a formal request. Employ - to put into use / to hire someone for a job. Dive - to go down quickly / an unpleasant place. Cleave - to split or sever / to adhere to. Capital - the chief city of a state / a crime punishable by death.
Beat - to overcome something / to feel exhausted. Band - a ring, sometimes symbolizing eternity / a musical group. Bail - to clear out water / to release a prisoner. Atmosphere - the gases surrounding the earth / the mood of a situation. Homonyms are words that have the same spelling and pronunciation but different meanings. Test your knowledge with some added Examples of Synonyms. Organization: association, institution, management Veracity: authenticity, credibility, truthfulness Senseless: absurd, illogical, unreasonableĭeterioration: pollution, defilement, adulteration Gargantuan: colossal, mammoth, tremendous Let's take a look at some examples of synonyms:Īmazing: astounding, surprising, stunningĪnnihilation: destruction, carnage, extinction And, since there are endless arrays of synonyms, it's possible to avoid over-usage and repetition.
Synonyms provide variety in our speech or writing. Here is a list of antonyms for you to review:įor more types of antonyms, including graded antonyms, complementary antonyms, and relational anonyms, feel free to enjoy Examples of Antonyms. Antonyms can be used to demonstrate contrast between two things or provide clues as to what is meant.