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PrefaceWhen several words seem to have almost the same meaning, how do you choosethe right word so that you express exactly what you want to? This book groupswords with similar meanings (known as ‘synonyms’) together and gives each adefinition and example so that the similarities and differences are made clear.Anyone who wants to write clear and accurate English, using the correct word in aparticular context, will find this book helpful, and a useful companion to theEasier English Basic Dictionary.Groups of similar words are arranged alphabetically under the main word for theparticular meaning being illustrated, so words meaning ‘big’ are given at big. Theways in which these similar words are used in different situations are compared.Words with an opposite meaning to the main meaning being illustrated (known as‘antonyms’) are also given.If you are not sure which group the word you are checking might appear in, youcan find all the words in an alphabetical list at the end of the book with a referenceto the place where they appear. By using this list you will be able to find possiblealternative words to use for the basic word you already know.www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com
BasicSyns.fm Page 1 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM1ability nounSynonyms: ability, skill, competence, talent, capabilityAntonym: inabilitySynonyms:abilitya natural tendency to do something wellI admire his ability to stay calm in difficult situations.skillthe ability to do something well as a result of training or experiencePortrait painting needs a lot of skill. 쑗 This job will help you developmanagement skills.competencethe quality of being able to do a job or task well enoughDoes she have the necessary competence in foreign languages?talentan usually good natural ability, especially for something artisticShe’s done well in the theatre – we always knew she had talent.www.IELTS4U.blogfa.comcapabilitythe practical ability to do somethingWe have the capability to produce a better machine than this.Antonym:inabilitythe state of being unable to do something
BasicSyns.fm Page 2 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM2accomplish verbSynonyms: accomplish, achieve, carry out, pull offaccomplishto do something successfullyYou won’t accomplish anything by arguing.achieveto succeed in doing something after trying very hardHave you achieved all your aims? 쑗 The company has achieved greatsuccess in the USA.carry outto do something, especially something that has been plannedDoctors carried out tests on the patients. 쑗 The police are carrying out asearch for the missing man.pull offto succeed in doing something very good, especially if it is unexpectedThe deal will be great for the company, if we can pull it off.www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com
BasicSyns.fm Page 3 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM3anger nounSynonyms: anger, annoyance, irritation, resentment, fury, rageAntonym: calmnessSynonyms:angera feeling of being very annoyedHe managed to control his anger. 쑗 She couldn’t hide the anger she felt.annoyancea feeling of being slightly upset or impatientThere was a tone of annoyance in her voice.irritationa feeling of being annoyed and impatientShe watched with irritation as he tried to fix the wheel again.resentmentthe feeling of being angry and upset about something that someone else hasdoneThe decision caused a lot of resentment among local people.www.IELTS4U.blogfa.comfuryvery strong angerHe shouted at us in fury.ragesudden extreme angerHer face was red with rage.Antonym:calmnessthe state of being quiet and calm
BasicSyns.fm Page 4 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM4annoy verbSynonyms: annoy, irritate, bother, bugAntonyms: please, delightSynonyms:annoyto make someone feel slightly angry or impatientTheir rude behaviour really annoyed us.irritateto make someone feel angry or impatientIt irritates me when the trains run late.botherto make someone feel slightly upset or irritatedIt bothers me that it takes so long to get a reply.bug(informal) to make someone feel slightly angry, especially for a long timeThat noise is really bugging me. 쑗 It’s bugging me that I can’t rememberhis namewww.IELTS4U.blogfa.comAntonyms:pleaseto make someone happy or satisfieddelightto give great pleasure to someone
BasicSyns.fm Page 5 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM5answer nounSynonyms: answer, reply, response, acknowledgementAntonym: questionSynonyms:answersomething that you say or write when someone has asked you a questionThe answer to your question is yes.replyan answer, especially to a letter or telephone callWe wrote last week, but haven’t had a reply yet.our advertisement.쑗We had six replies toresponsesomething that you do or say as a reaction to somethingThere was no response to our call for help. 쑗 The changes produced anangry response from customers.acknowledgementwww.IELTS4U.blogfa.coma letter or note sent to say that something has been receivedWe didn’t even receive an acknowledgement from the council. 쑗 a letter ofacknowledgementAntonym:questiona sentence which needs an answer
BasicSyns.fm Page 6 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM6ask verbSynonyms: ask, demand, beg, requestaskto put a question to get someone to do somethingAsk your father to teach you how to drive. 쑗 Can I ask you not to make somuch noise?demandto ask firmly for somethingI demand an explanation for your behaviour.begto ask someone in an emotional way to do something or give somethingHis mother begged him not to go. 쑗 He begged for more time to find themoney.requestto ask for something politely or formallyI am enclosing the leaflets you requested. 쑗 Guests are requested to leavetheir keys at reception.www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com
BasicSyns.fm Page 7 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM7assistant nounSynonyms: assistant, helper, deputy, auxiliaryassistanta person who helps someone as part of their jobHis assistant makes all his appointments.helpera person who helps someone do a particular job or task, especially withoutbeing paidThe children can be my helpers for the day.deputya person who makes decisions when the manager or boss is awayShe’s acting as deputy while her department manager is in hospital.auxiliarya person who helps other workersHe works as a nursing auxiliary in the local hospital.www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com
BasicSyns.fm Page 8 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM8aware adjectiveSynonyms: aware, conscious, alert, informed, mindfulAntonyms: unaware, ignorantSynonyms:awareknowing about things that are happening or about factsI’m not aware of any problem. 쑗 Is he aware that we have to decidequickly?consciousawake and able to know what is happening around youShe was conscious during the operation.alertwatching or listening carefully, ready to notice somethingThe patient is still very alert mentally. 쑗 Young people have to be alert tothe dangers of drugs.informedwww.IELTS4U.blogfa.comhaving a lot of information, or having the latest informationThe programme is aimed at highly informed viewers.mindfulremembering or thinking about something carefully when doingsomethingHe is mindful of his responsibilities as a parent. 쑗 You should be mindfulof the risks you are taking.Antonyms:unawarenot knowing facts, or not realising that something is happeningignorantnot knowing things that it is important to know
BasicSyns.fm Page 9 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM9beach nounSynonyms: beach, shore, coast, seasidebeachan area of sand or small stones by the edge of the seaSome children were digging in the sand on the beach.shoreland at the edge of the sea or a lakeShe stood on the shore waving as the boat sailed away.coastparts of a country that are by the seaAfter ten weeks at sea, the sailors saw the coast of America. 쑗 The southcoast is the warmest part of the country.seasidean area near the sea where people go to have a holidaya day at the seaside 쑗 seaside hotelswww.IELTS4U.blogfa.com
BasicSyns.fm Page 10 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM10beginner nounSynonyms: beginner, apprentice, novice, learnerAntonyms: expert, old handSynonyms:beginnera person who is starting to learn something or do somethingThe course is for absolute beginners. 쑗 I can’t paint very well – I’m just abeginner.apprenticea young person who works as an assistant to a skilled person in order tolearn from themHe’s started work as a plumber’s apprentice.novicea person who has very little experience or skill, e.g. in a job or sportHe’s still a novice at rowing. 쑗 A competition like this is not for novices.learnerwww.IELTS4U.blogfa.coma person who is learning how to do somethingThe evening swimming classes are specially for adult learners. 쑗 The newdictionary is good for advanced learners of English.Antonyms:experta person who knows a great deal about a subjectold handa person who is very skilled and experienced at doing something
BasicSyns.fm Page 11 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM11big adjectiveSynonyms: big, huge, enormous, vastAntonym: smallSynonyms:bigof a large sizeI don’t want a small car – I want a big one. 쑗 His father has the biggestrestaurant in town. 쑗 I’m not afraid of him – I’m bigger than he is.hugeof a very large sizeHuge waves battered the ship. 쑗 The concert was a huge success. 쑗 Failingthe test was a huge disappointment for him.enormousof an extremely large sizeThe house is absolutely enormous.present was an enormous surprise.쑗He ate an enormous lunch.쑗Thewww.IELTS4U.blogfa.comvastextremely big, often extremely widevast areas of farmland 쑗 vast differences in priceAntonym:smallnot large in size or amount
BasicSyns.fm Page 12 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM12block verbSynonyms: block, hinder, hamper, hold back, obstructblockto prevent something from passing along somethingThe pipe is blocked with dead leaves. 쑗 The crash blocked the road forhours.hinderto make it difficult for someone to do somethingSnow hindered the efforts of the rescuers.hamperto prevent something from happening or moving normallyLack of funds is hampering our development project. 쑗 The heavy bagshampered her progress.hold backnot to go forwards, or stop someone or something from going forwardsMost of the crowd held back until they saw it was safe. 쑗 The water washeld back by a small bank of earth.www.IELTS4U.blogfa.comobstructto prevent someone from doing somethingHe obstructed their plans by making many complaints.
BasicSyns.fm Page 13 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM13break verbSynonyms: break, crack, smash, burstAntonym: mendSynonyms:breakto make something divide into pieces accidentally or deliberatelyShe broke her leg when she was skiing. 쑗 Break the chocolate into fourpieces.crackto make a long thin break in somethingThe stone cracked the glass.smashto break something into pieces, often using force or violenceDemonstrators smashed the windows of police cars.burstto break open or explode suddenly, or cause something to break open orexplode suddenlyOne of the tyres had burst. 쑗 The heat from the fire might burst the balloon.www.IELTS4U.blogfa.comAntonym:mendto repair something which is broken or damaged
BasicSyns.fm Page 14 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM14careful adjectiveSynonyms: careful, conscientious, thorough, painstakingAntonym: carelessSynonyms:carefulshowing attention to detailsWe are always very careful to give accurate information.needs very careful planning.쑗The projectconscientiousworking carefully and wellShe’s a very conscientious worker.thoroughincluding everything that needs to be dealt with very carefullyThe police have carried out a thorough search of the woods.painstakingdone slowly and carefully in order to avoid mistakesThe design is the result of years of painstaking ut any care or thought
BasicSyns.fm Page 15 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM15cautious adjectiveSynonyms: cautious, careful, prudent, vigilant, wary, secretive, cageyAntonyms: reckless, thoughtlessSynonyms:cautiousnot willing to take risksShe’s a very cautious driver.carefultaking care not to make mistakes or cause harmBe careful not to make any noise – the baby is asleep. 쑗 She is very carefulabout what she eats.prudentshowing good sense and using good judgementIt would be prudent to consult a lawyer before you sign the contract.vigilantstaying very aware of possible dangerThe disease particularly affects young children, so parents must remainvigilant.www.IELTS4U.blogfa.comwaryaware of a possible problem with someone or somethingI am very wary of any of his ideas for making money.secretiveliking to keep things secretShe’s very secretive about her private life.cagey(informal) not wanting to share informationThey’re being very cagey about their relationship.Antonyms:recklessdoing something or done without thinkingthoughtlesswithout thinking about other people
BasicSyns.fm Page 16 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM16change verbSynonyms: change, alter, modify, convert, vary, shift, transformchangeto become different, or make something differentShe’s changed so much since I last saw her that I hardly recognised her. 쑗Living in the country has changed his attitude towards towns.alterto become different, or make something different, especially in small waysor in parts onlyThey wanted to alter the terms of the contract after they had signed it. 쑗The shape of his face had altered slightly.modifyto change something to suit a different situationThe design was modified to make the car faster.convertto change something into a different form, or change something for adifferent purposeWe are converting the shed into a studio. 쑗 These panels convert the heatof the sun into electricity.www.IELTS4U.blogfa.comvaryto be different in different situations, or change within certain limitsThe temperature varies from 8 C at night to 18 C during the day.shiftto change position or directionWe’ve shifted the television from the kitchen into the dining room.opinion has shifted since I read the official report.쑗Mytransformto change the appearance or character of someone or somethingcompletelyThe outside of the building has been transformed by cleaning. 쑗 The bookhas transformed my views on medical care.
BasicSyns.fm Page 17 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM17child nounSynonyms: child, baby, toddler, teenager, youngster, youth, kidAntonym: adultSynonyms:childa young boy or girlThere was no television when my mother was a child. 쑗 A group of childrenwere playing on the beach.babya very young childMost babies start to walk when they are about a year old.starting to get its teeth쑗a baby justtoddlera child who has just learnt to walka playground for toddlersteenagerwww.IELTS4U.blogfa.coma young person aged between 13 and 19She writes stories for teenagers.youngstera young personMy grandparents don’t understand today’s youngsters.youtha young manGangs of youths were causing trouble in the village. 쑗 A youth, aged 16,was arrested for possessing drugs.kid(informal) a childThere were a few school kids on their bicycles. 쑗 They’re married with twokids.Antonym:adulta fully-grown person
BasicSyns.fm Page 18 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM18clean adjectiveSynonyms: clean, pure, spotless, hygienicAntonym: dirtySynonyms:cleannot dirtyWipe your glasses with a clean handkerchief. 쑗 Tell the waitress these cupsaren’t clean.purenot spoiled by being mixed with other things or substances of a lowerqualitya bottle of pure water 쑗 a pure mountain streamspotlesscompletely clean, with no dirty marks at allThe tablecloths must be spotless. 쑗 a spotless white shirthygienicwww.IELTS4U.blogfa.comclean and safe because all germs have been destroyedThe food must be stored in hygienic conditions. 쑗 Some areas of the factorydidn’t look very hygienic.Antonym:dirtynot clean
BasicSyns.fm Page 19 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM19cold adjectiveSynonyms: cold, cool, freezing, frozen, icyAntonyms: warm, hot, boilingSynonyms:coldwith a low temperatureIt’s too cold to go for a walk. 쑗 If you’re hot, have a glass of cold water. 쑗He had a plate of cold beef and salad.coolcold in a pleasant way, or colder than you would like or than you expectIt was hot on deck but nice and cool down below. 쑗 Wines should be storedin a cool cellar. 쑗 The evenings were rather cool, so we sat inside.freezingvery cold, or close to the temperature at which water freezesIt’s freezing outside.frozenwww.IELTS4U.blogfa.comat a temperature below that at which water freezesWe went skating on the frozen lake.icycovered with ice, or very coldBe careful, the pavement is icy. 쑗 An icy wind was blowingAntonyms:warmfairly hothotvery warm; with a high temperatureboilingvery hot
BasicSyns.fm Page 20 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM20collect verbSynonyms: collect, gather, assemble, hoardcollectto bring things or people together, or to come togetherWe collected information from all the people who offered to help.crowd collected at the scene of the accident.쑗Agatherto come together in one place, or be brought together by someoneGroups of people gathered outside the government building. 쑗 Theygathered together a team of experienced people for the new project.assembleto come together in a place, or to be brought together by someone,especially formally or in an ordered wayWe’ll assemble outside the hotel at 9 a.m. 쑗 They assembled a panel ofexperts to renew the project. 쑗 Assemble all the items you need for the cakebefore you start making it.hoardto buy and store supplies of something essential that you think you willneed in a crisisEveryone started hoarding fuel during the strike.www.IELTS4U.blogfa.com
BasicSyns.fm Page 21 Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:26 PM21competition nounSynonyms: competition, contest, match, gamecompetitionan event in which several teams or people compete with each otherHe won first prize in the photography competition.contestany event or situation in which people comp
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