Synonyms are words which share meaning with other words in the same language, for example shut and close. Antonyms are words that mean the exact opposite in the same language, for example good and bad.

✅ Here are some more examples of synonyms using verbs and adjectives:

Verbs                                      Adjectives

to buy / to purchase              hard / difficult

to make / to create                bland / insipid            

to grow / to develop              shiny / glossy

to start / to begin                  expensive / costly 

✅ Here are some more examples of antonyms using verbs and adjectives:

Verbs                                     Adjectives

to come / to go                      soft / hard
to do / to undo                       small / big
to put on / to take off             easy / difficult
to check in / to check out      male / female

Let’s practice!

For the following pairs of words, state whether they are synonyms or antonyms.

For example: wet / dry antonym

1. ancient / old _____________________________

2. fast / speedy ____________________________

3. icy / freezing ____________________________ 

4. remember / forget ________________________ 

5. illness / sickness _________________________ 

6. delicious / yummy ________________________ 

7. draw / sketch ____________________________ 

8. friend / enemy __________________________

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