Antonyms and Synonyms for class 4
Concept : Make Use of Synonyms
Enhance your English vocabulary with synonyms. In this chapter, explore synonym definition, examples and more. Learn the common mistakes that could occur while using similar meaning words in English.
In this learning concept, the students will learn:
- To identify synonym clues.
- Make use of synonyms in regular communication.
- Some synonyms words list.
This concept has been explained using illustrations, examples, and concept maps. They can assess their skills by trying to solve the two printable synonyms worksheet for class 4 given at the end of the page. Download the synonyms worksheet with answers provided in PDF format.
What are Synonyms?
- The word synonyms–‘syn’-meaning same and ‘ ‘nym’ meaning name.
- A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word.
- It can be two or more words or even complete expressions, in the same language.
Example:
The walk has identical meanings like ‘stroll’, go, saunter, etc.,
Jump has an identical meaning like ‘leap’, hop’ skip’a)
b)
- Words that are similar but not identical are called synonyms.
- Words that have opposite in their meaning are called antonyms.
- With so many words. We have examples of some commonly used synonyms list:
| WORD | SYNONYMS |
|---|---|
| abode | Dwelling, residence |
| blank | Empty, vacant |
| unfortunate | Unlucky, frustrated |
Words have three similar meanings.
| WORD | SYNONYMS |
|---|---|
| approve | Confirm,support,consent |
| broad | Wide,vast,spacious |
| fortunate | Favorable, lucky, happy |
What are Synonym Clues?
- Synonym clues are provided by the author when he uses more than one word that means the same. There may be a more difficult word followed by a rephrasing of a simpler word that will assist you in deciphering the meaning of unknown words.
- A text provides synonyms of the unknown word to signal the meaning of the unfamiliar word.
Example:
- The Doctor’s writing was utterly illegible; no one could read the scribbles.
- It was an idyllic day – A sunny, warm, and peaceful walk in the park.
How do we Identify Synonym Clues?
- Notice the unknown word and then look through the sentence before and after the word.
- Now predict the meaning you have understood and connect it with the text.
- Lastly, reread the sentence using your prediction.
Example:
Common Mistake:
Similar words are two different words that have the same meaning. But those two or more different words have to be a pair of noun-noun or verb-verb. It can’t be a noun-verb.
Example:
- Walking - strolling
- Walking - stroll
Concept : Make Antonyms
This concept will teach to make antonyms for class 4 students whose meanings are the opposite of another word. They will learn to make antonyms by adding certain prefixes. They will also encounter common mistakes that need to be avoided while using antonyms.
In this learning concept, the students will learn the following:
- To find antonyms and synonyms
- To construct sentences with antonyms
Each concept has been thoroughly explained in an easy-to-understand for class 4 English students using diagrams, examples, and concept maps. You can evaluate your learning by answering the two printable worksheets at the page’s end.
Download the free printable antonyms worksheet and check the solutions for the concept that are provided in PDF format.
Definition:
- An antonym is a word whose meaning is the opposite of another word
- Antonyms are mostly adjectives but they can also be adverbs
Examples:
How to Make Antonyms?
- Many antonyms are formed by adding prefix. The prefix ‘un’ is added to the main or root word.
Examples:
The prefix ‘un’ is added to the root word.
- The prefixes dis-, in-, ir- and im- and il- are also used instead of ‘un’ with some words to create antonyms.
Examples:
Antonyms
Like Dislike Visible Invisible Regular Irregular Possible Impossible - ‘Mis’ usually has the meaning of doing something wrongly, such as misinforming someone about something. However, most of the prefixes mean ‘not’, so it is just a case of learning which ones should be added to particular words.
- Antonyms are also made by adding a suffix to the main word. The adjectives that end with the suffix ‘ful’ usually take the suffix ‘less’ while written as an antonym.
Antonyms After Adding Suffixes
Useful Useless Hopeful Hopeless Painful Painless Harmful Harmless
How to find Antonyms?
- Analyse the main word, and the word changed: Sometimes, while making antonyms, the root word remains the same, and there is an addition of a prefix added to the root word.
- MeaningIt is important to know the meaning of the word as it will help you to give the right antonym. Without knowing the meaning, it will be difficult to find the right antonym.
Examples:
A list of important antonyms is given below:
Antonym Clue in a Passage:
In a story, you may find an antonym clue used to help you learn new words and understand their meaning.
Examples:
- Sonal was cheerful when she had to plan for the picnic, but when the day came to an end, she was dismal about going back to a normal day
- My friends can be as different as day and night. One can be an introvert, and the other is an extrovert.
Common Mistake
Remember, one word can have multiple antonyms. Thus, don’t assume that one word will have just one antonym.
Examples:
| Word | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Many | One | Single | Individual |
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