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Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms are words that have the same or almost the same meaning.
Antonyms are words that have the opposite meaning.

Study the list of synonyms and antonyms given below.

Word Synonyms Antonyms

abbreviate contract, shorten lengthen, extend

abduct kidnap surrender, deliver

ability power, skill weakness, incompetence

abnormal irregular, insane regular, normal

abolish finish, end retain, establish

abrupt sudden, quick slow, gradual

absurd stupid, silly sensible, reasonable

accept agree, assent refuse, reject

accomplish achieve, complete fail, give up
acute serious, urgent dull, obtuse

adept expert, skilful unskilled, stupid
adjust regulate, arrange displace, dislocate

adore admire, honour detest, hate

allow permit, grant disallow, prohibit

Glossary barren dry, infertile fruitful, fertile
annoy, sadden
entertain, cheer
amuse

benefit
loss, damage
profit, advantage
chaos
organised, orderly
disorder, confusion

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