Competitive English 2 – Unlocking the Power of Synonyms 1

✍ Avtar Narayan

Synonyms are like best friends for words—they have nearly the same meaning and can be used in place of each other. Learning about synonyms is super helpful for school students because:

1. Better Vocabulary: Knowing synonyms adds more words to our vocabulary and helps us use words in different and creative ways.
2. Easier Reading: Spotting synonyms makes it easier to understand stories and questions by showing us different ways to express the same idea.
3. Clear Communication: Choosing from different words can help us explain our thoughts more clearly and creatively.
4. Better Exam Scores: Many tests include questions about synonyms, so being familiar with them can improve our performance.

In short, learning synonyms not only boosts our reading and writing skills but also helps us to shine in exams!

“Unlocking the Power of Synonyms: Fun and Simple Ways to Boost our Vocabulary”

Learning synonyms words that mean the same thing can make our reading and writing better. Here’s how the 38 synonyms we’ll discuss can help:

1. Build Our Word List: Knowing these synonyms gives you more words to use, making your writing and speaking more interesting.
2. Understand Better: Recognizing different words with the same meaning can help us understand stories and questions more easily.
3. Communicate Clearly: Using the right words helps us explain your ideas better in both speaking and writing.

Easy Ways to Learn Synonyms:

1. Flashcards: Make cards with a word on one side and its synonyms on the other. Look at them often to remember the words.
2. Write Sentences: Using of each synonym in a sentence. This helps us see how the words are used.
3. Quizzes: Take quizzes to test how well we know the synonyms. It helps us remember them better.
4. Study with Friends: Learn synonyms with friends or classmates. Quiz each other and discuss the words.
5. Practice Every Day: Try to use new synonyms in our everyday conversations or writing. This helps us get used to them.

By using these easy methods, we can learn and remember synonyms better, which will help us in school and  further exams.

Word – Synonyms – Hindi Meaning

1. Happy – Joyful, Cheerful, Content, Elated – खुश, प्रसन्न
2. Big – Large, Huge, Enormous, Massive – बड़ा, विशाल
3. Small – Tiny, Little, Miniature, Petite – छोटा, संक्षिप्त
4. Fast – Quick, Speedy, Rapid, Swift – तेज, फुर्तीला
5. Smart – Intelligent, Clever, Bright, Sharp – बुद्धिमान, चालाक
6. Strong – Powerful, Sturdy, Robust, Tough – मजबूत, सशक्त
7. Easy – Simple, Effortless, Straightforward, Clear – आसान, सरल
8. Hard – Difficult, Challenging, Tough, Complex – कठिन, जटिल
9. Beautiful – Lovely, Gorgeous, Stunning, Attractive – सुंदर, आकर्षक
10. Brave – Courageous, Fearless, Bold, Daring – बहादुर, निडर
11. Sad – Unhappy, Sorrowful, Upset, Mournful – दुखी, शोकाकुल
12. Old – Ancient, Aged, Elderly, Vintage – पुराना, वृद्ध
13. New – Fresh, Recent, Modern, Novel – नया, ताजगी
14. Important – Significant, Essential, Crucial, Vital – महत्वपूर्ण, आवश्यक
15. Strong – Powerful, Mighty, Sturdy, Robust – शक्तिशाली, ठोस

 Synonyms from different parts of speech, including nouns, adjectives, and adverbs:

Word – Synonyms – Hindi Meaning

1. Start – Begin, Commence, Initiate, Launch – शुरू करना, प्रारंभ करना
2. Stop – Cease, Halt, End, Quit – रोकना, समाप्त करना
3. Help – Assist, Aid, Support, Facilitate मदद करना, सहारा देना
4. Give – Provide, Offer, Grant, Deliver – देना, प्रदान करना
5. Take – Grab, Seize, Receive, Obtain – लेना, पकड़ना
6. Find – Discover, Locate, Uncover, Identify – खोजना, ढूँढना
7. Make – Create, Form, Produce, Build – बनाना, निर्माण करना
8. Use – Utilize, Employ, Apply, Exploit – उपयोग करना, प्रयोग करना
9. See – Observe, Notice, View, Watch – देखना, अवलोकन करना
10. Say – Speak, State, Declare, Announce – कहना, बोलना
11. Know – Understand, Recognize, Comprehend, Learn – जानना, समझना
12. Ask – Inquire, Question, Request, Query – पूछना, सवाल करना
13. Show – Display, Reveal, Exhibit, Present – दिखाना, प्रदर्शित करना
14. Work – Labor, Strive, Operate, Function – काम करना, श्रम करना
15. Play – Perform, Act, Engage, Frolic – खेलना, अभिनय करना
16. Joy – Happiness, Delight, Pleasure, Enjoyment – खुशी, आनंद
17. Friend – Companion, Ally, Partner, Mate – दोस्त, साथी
18. Difficult – Challenging, Hard, Tough, Complex – कठिन, जटिल
19. Beautiful – Lovely, Attractive, Gorgeous, Stunning – सुंदर, आकर्षक
20. Quickly – Rapidly, Swiftly, Speedily, Promptly – तेजी से, तुरंत
21. Loudly – Noisily, Boisterously, Deafeningly, Vividly – जोर से, शोरगुल
22. Easily – Simply, Effortlessly, Readily, Smoothly – आसानी से, सरलता से
23. Strongly – Firmly, Powerfully, Vigorously, Robustly – मजबूती से, शक्तिशाली

This list includes a range of synonyms across different parts of speech, making it more comprehensive for students.

Here’s a set of easy multiple-choice questions (MCQs) based on the 15 synonyms provided:

1. Which word is a synonym for “Happy”?
A) Sad
B) Joyful
C) Angry
D) Tired
2. What is a synonym for “Big”?
A) Small
B) Tiny
C) Large
D) Short
3. Which word is a synonym for “Small”?
A) Huge
B) Tiny
C) Massive
D) Enormous
4. What is a synonym for “Fast”?
A) Slow
B) Quick
C) Heavy
D) Weak
5. Which word is a synonym for “Strong”?
A) Weak
B) Powerful
C) Fragile
D) Soft
6. What is a synonym for “Joyful”?
A) Sad
B) Excited
C) Unhappy
D) Angry
7. Which word is a synonym for “Large”?
A) Tiny
B) Small
C) Huge
D) Narrow
8. What is a synonym for “Tiny”?
A) Enormous
B) Large
C) Small
D) Wide
9. Which word is a synonym for “Quick”?
A) Slow
B) Rapid
C) Heavy
D) Heavy
10. What is a synonym for “Powerful”
A) Weak
B) Fragile
C) Mighty
D) Light
11. Which word is a synonym for “Content”?
A) Upset
B) Cheerful
C) Angry
D) Sad
12. What is a synonym for “Massive”
A) Tiny
B) Large
C) Narrow
D) Short
13. Which word is a synonym for “Miniature”?
A) Enormous
B) Big
C) Tiny
D) Wide
14. What is a synonym for “Swift”?
A) Slow
B) Rapid
C) Heavy
D) Weak
15. Which word is a synonym for “Robust”?
A) Fragile
B) Weak
C) Strong
D) Soft

These questions help test understanding of the synonyms and their meanings.

Answer Key..

1. B) Joyful
2. C) Large
3. B) Tiny
4. B) Quick
5. B) Powerful
6. B) Excited
7. C) Huge
8. C) Small
9. B) Rapid
10. C) Mighty
11. B) Cheerful
12. B) Large
13. C) Tiny
14. B) Rapid
15. C) Strong

(Author is an English Acharya in Bhrahampuri Adarsh Vidya Mandir Jodhpur and Sah-Sanyojak of English Speaking of Vidya Bharati Jodhpur Prant.)