Synonym: a word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another in the language.
For example:
belly / stomach
children / kids
disaster / catastrophe
earth / soil
father / dad
happy / elated
instinct / intuition
mother / mom
present / gift
sunrise / dawn
In writing, especially creative-writing, repeating the same words several times can make writing dull or verbose. Replacing a word with an equivalent one, perhaps even a more specific one, can morph your art of writing and no doubt would be giving umpteen ways to express your ideas in a creative or innovative manner.
The usage of synonyms will give a vivid touch to your writing and will be proved helpful in creating an intriguing image in the mind of the reader.If you are looking for ways to improve
your writing skills ,start learning some new synonyms. The correct use of synonyms can transform your writing from boring to enthralling or from repetitive to imaginative.
The usage of words like āfalseā, āangerā and ābadā are quite common and one has to struggle when needed the equivalent meaning to put forward their ideas.Given below is a list of 10 words we use every day with their synonyms to help you improve your vocabulary.
Anger: Infuriate, nettle.
Example: The teacher was infuriated when the students were not listening to her.
Example:The matriach of the family was nettled when she got know that decision was made in her absence.
Bad: atrocious, nefarious.
Example: I donāt like talking to him because of his atrocious behavior.
Adolf Hitler is among the most nefarious leaders in history.
Dull: humdrum, dreary.
Example: He needs a break from the humdrum routine.
Example: After her fatherās death, she remained dreary for weeks.
False: erroneous, fallacious.
Example: Though you used the erroneous method to solve the problem, the answer you got is correct.
Example: You can buy happiness with money is a fallacious statement.
Good: sterling, benign.
Example: Everyone was impressed by her sterling dance performance.
Example: She looked benign in her bridal lehenga.
Hate: detest, abominate.
Example: I detest my boss because he is really a hard nut to crack.
Example: She abominates travelling by bus because of lack of safety and much crowd.
Little: exiguous, diminutive.
Example: Somebody has rightly said-exiguous knowledge is harmful.
Example: Jaya Bachan looks diminutive in front of Amitabh Bachan.
Ugly: repugnant, gruesome.
Example:It was difficult to pass through the lane because of the repugnant odour of the garbage.
Example: She had a gruesome experience after watching the horror movie.
Difficult: onerous, arduous.
Example: She should be praised for her hard work. Juggling with a job and household chores is an onerous task after all.
Example: Passing UPSC exam is no doubt an arduous task.
Old: archaic, antiquated.
Example: I enjoy reading about archaic buildings and monuments.
Example: I was amazed to see my grandmom’s antiquated jewelry and dresses.