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Synonym & Antonym
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Word Meaning Synonyms Antonyms
Important (Adjective) Significant, Crucial Insignificant, Unimportant
Safe (Adjective) Secure, Protected Unsafe, Risky
Clean (Adjective) Pure, Spotless Dirty, Unclean
Use (Verb) Utilize, Employ Misuse, Waste
Available (Adjective) Accessible, Obtainable Unavailable, Scarce
While (Conjunction) During, Whilst After, Later
Prevent (Verb) Stop, Halt Allow, Permit
Spread (Verb) Disseminate, Diffuse Contain, Restrain
Strengthen (Verb) Fortify, Reinforce Weaken, Undermine
Infectious (Adjective) Contagious, Transmittable Noninfectious, Harmless
Outer (Adjective) External, Exterior Inner, Internal
Proletarian (Adjective) Worker, Laborer Bourgeois, Capitalist
Launch (Verb) Start, Initiate Halt, Terminate
Prepare (Verb) Ready, Arrange Neglect, Ignore
Begin (Verb) Commence, Start End, Conclude
Faultless (Adjective) Flawless, Impeccable Imperfect, Defective
Nausea (Noun) Sickness, Queasiness Appetite, Craving
Discomfort (Noun) Unease, Distress Comfort, Ease
Maintain (Verb) Sustain, Preserve Neglect, Abandon
Later (Adverb) Subsequently, Afterward Earlier, Before
Different (Adjective) Diverse, Distinct Similar, Alike
Seek (Verb) Search, Pursue Abandon, Renounce
Eager (Adjective) Enthusiastic, Zealous Indifferent, Apathetic
Observation (Noun) Examination, Monitoring Neglect, Oversight
Mere (Adjective) Bare, Simple Significant, Substantial

2. Alert
(Adjective/Noun/Verb)
Attentive, Watchful Unaware, Inattentive
Latent (Adjective) Dormant, Hidden Evident, Manifest
Instructor (Noun) Teacher, Educator Student, Learner
Guide (Noun/Verb) Mentor, Leader Follower, Misleader
Way (Noun) Route, Path Obstacle, Hurdle
Dynamic
(Adjective/Noun)
Energetic, Vigorous Static, Inactive
Plan (Noun/Verb) Strategy, Scheme Disorganization, Confusion
Aim (Noun/Verb) Goal, Objective Distraction, Aimlessness
Direction (Noun) Guidance, Orientation Misdirection, Confusion
Profession (Noun) Occupation, Vocation Hobby, Pastime
Suit (Noun/Verb) Match, Fit Contradict, Disagree
Aptitude (Noun) Talent, Skill Ineptitude, Incapability
Vary (Verb) Differ, Change Remain, Stay
Educate (Verb) Instruct, Teach Misinform, Misguide
Citizen (Noun) Resident, Inhabitant Alien, Foreigner
Ideal (Adjective/Noun) Perfect, Exemplary Imperfect, Flawed
Master (Noun/Verb) Expert, Dominant Novice, Beginner
Make (Verb) Create, Construct Destroy, Demolish
Method (Noun) Technique, Procedure Disorder, Chaos
Convincing (Adjective) Persuasive, Compelling Unconvincing, Unpersuasive
Praise (Noun/Verb) Applause, Admiration Criticism, Blame
Mistake (Noun/Verb) Error, Blunder Correctness, Accuracy
Angry (Adjective) Furious, Irritated Calm, Content
Simple (Adjective) Basic, Plain Complicated, Complex
Moral (Adjective/Noun) Ethical, Virtuous Immoral, Unethical
Virtue (Noun) Goodness, Morality Vice, Sin
A Lot (Phrase) Many, Numerous Few, Little
Courteous (Adjective) Polite, Respectful Rude, Impolite
Discourtesy (Noun) Rudeness, Impoliteness Courtesy, Politeness
Win (Verb/Noun) Triumph, Succeed Lose, Fail

3. Enemy (Noun) Foe, Adversary Friend, Ally
Ensure (Verb) Guarantee, Secure Endanger, Risk
Anger (Noun/Verb) Wrath, Fury Calmness, Patience
Remove (Verb) Eliminate, Withdraw Add, Insert
Cordiality (Noun) Warmth, Friendliness Hostility, Coldness
Graceful (Adjective) Elegant, Charming Clumsy, Awkward
Stylishly (Adverb) Fashionably, Trendily Unfashionably, Plainly
Appreciate (Verb) Value, Admire Disregard, Underestimate
Notice (Verb/Noun) Observe, Perceive Overlook, Ignore
Ambition (Noun) Aspiration, Goal Contentment, Apathy
Require (Verb) Need, Demand Surplus, Excess
Proficiency (Noun) Skill, Competence Ineptitude, Incompetence
Wonder (Verb/Noun) Amazement,
Astonishment
Predictability, Expectation
Tested (Adjective) Verified, Proven Untested, Unverified
Equally (Adverb) Alike, Similarly Unequally, Differently
Disappointing (Adjective) Unsatisfactory,
Frustrating
Satisfying, Fulfilling
Presumably (Adverb) Supposedly, Probably Definitely, Certainly
Qualify (Verb) Meet the criteria, Enable Disqualify, Invalidate
Obviously (Adverb) Clearly, Clearly Ambiguously, Obscurely
Wrong (Adj/Adverb) Incorrect, False Correct, Right
Unique (Adjective) Distinctive, Singular Common, Typical
Mighty (Adjective) Powerful, Strong Weak, Powerless
Humanity (Noun) Mankind, Compassion Inhumanity, Cruelty
Reliable (Adjective) Dependable, Trustworthy Unreliable, Untrustworthy
Valuable (Adjective) Precious, Priceless Worthless, Invaluable
Ritual (Noun/Adjective) Ceremony, Rite Informal, Casual
Worthless (Adjective) Valueless, Insignificant Valuable, Worthy
Loneliness (Noun) Isolation, Solitude Companionship, Togetherness
Ailment (Noun) Illness, Disease Health, Well-being
Happiness (Noun) Joy, Contentment Sadness, Unhappiness

4. Friend (Noun) Companion, Pal Enemy, Foe
Need (Noun/Verb) Requirement, Necessity Surplus, Excess
Sympathy (Noun) Compassion, Empathy Apathy, Indifference
Prove (Verb) Confirm, Verify Disprove, Refute
False (Adjective) Untrue, Incorrect True, Accurate
Harm (Noun/Verb) Injury, Damage Benefit, Protection
Laugh (Verb/Noun) Chuckle, Giggle Cry, Sob
Pleasure (Noun/Verb) Enjoyment, Delight Displeasure, Discontentment
Bring (Verb) Carry, Fetch Take, Remove
Idea (Noun) Concept, Notion Reality, Fact
Popular (Adjective) Well-liked, Famous Unpopular, Unknown
Form (Noun/Verb) Shape, Structure Formless, Shapeless
Entertainment (Noun) Amusement, Recreation Boredom, Tedium
Organize (Verb) Arrange, Coordinate Disorganize, Scatter
Sponsor (Verb/Noun) Supporter, Patron Opponent, Critic
Multinational (Adjective) International, Global Local, Domestic
Pay (Verb/Noun) Remunerate, Compensate Receive, Collect
Watch (Verb/Noun) Observe, Monitor Ignore, Neglect
Maximum (Noun/Adj.) Highest, Greatest Minimum, Least
Recognition (Noun) Acknowledgment, Notice Ignorance, Neglect
People (Noun) Humans, Population Animals, Non-human
Conservative
(Adjective/Noun)
Traditional, Conventional Progressive, Liberal
Early (Adjective/Adverb) Timely, Premature Late, Delayed
Believe (Verb) Trust, Have faith Doubt, Disbelieve
World (Noun) Globe, Earth Local, Limited
All (Adj./Adverb/P/Noun) Every, Everything None, Nothing
Poverty (Noun) Destitution, Hardship Wealth, Affluence
Sufferings (Noun) Pain, Misery Joy, Happiness
Overcome (Verb) Conquer, Defeat Surrender, Succumb
Same (Adjective) Identical, Similar Different, Diverse

5. Perplexing (Adjective) Confusing, Baffling Clear, Understandable
Upsetting (Adje.) Disturbing, Distressing Soothing, Comforting
Imperialism (Noun) Colonialism, Domination Independence, Freedom
Evil (Noun/Adjective) Wicked, Malevolent Good, Virtuous
Sooner (Adverb) Early, Before Later, After
Chucked (Verb) Discarded, Thrown Retained, Kept
Better (Adj./Adverb) Superior, Improved Worse, Inferior
Theoretically (Adverb) Hypothetically,
Speculatively
Practically, Actually
Secretly (Adverb) Confidentially, Stealthily Openly, Publicly
Oppressor (Noun) Tyrant, Persecutor Liberator, Protector
Success (Noun) Achievement, Prosperity Failure, Defeat
Job (Noun) Work, Occupation Leisure, Rest
Great (Adjective) Grand, Magnificent Small, Insignificant
Because (Conjunction) Since, Due to Regardless, Irrespective
Know (Verb) Understand, Familiarize Ignorance, Unawareness
Follow (Verb) Obey, Pursue Rebel, Disobey
Rule (Noun/Verb) Regulation, Guideline Anarchy, Disorder
Never (Adverb) Not ever, No time Always, Continuously
Victory (Noun) Triumph, Conquest Defeat, Loss
Desirable (Adjective) Attractive, Appealing Undesirable, Unappealing
Liberation (Noun) Freedom, Release Captivity, Confinement
Brutal (Adjective) Cruel, Savage Gentle, Kind
Massacre (Noun/Verb) Slaughter, Carnage Salvation, Rescue
Human (Adjective/Noun) Homo sapiens, Mankind Non-human, Animal
Located (Verb) Situated, Positioned Removed, Displaced
Called (Verb) Named, Referred Unnamed, Anonymous
Surrounded (Verb) Encircled, Encompassed Isolated, Alone
Started (Verb) Began, Commenced Ended, Finished
Killed (Verb) Murdered, Slaughtered Saved, Preserved
Largest (Adjective) Biggest, Greatest Smallest, Tiniest

6. Fertile (Adjective) Productive, Rich Barren, Infertile
Industrious (Adjective) Hardworking, Diligent Lazy, Idle
Ceaselessly (Adverb) Continuously,
Uninterruptedly
Sporadically, Intermittently
Lazy (Adjective) Idle, Slothful Energetic, Active
Love (Noun/Verb) Affection, Adoration Hate, Detest
Strong (Adjective) Powerful, Mighty Weak, Feeble
Moving (Adjective/Verb) Moving, Mobile Stationary, Still
Respect (Noun/Verb) Admiration, Esteem Disrespect, Disregard
Devotion (Noun) Dedication, Loyalty Indifference, Apathy
Consist (Verb) Comprise, Compose Exclude, Omit
Narrow (Adjective/Verb) Thin, Slim Wide, Broad
Include (Verb) Incorporate, Contain Exclude, Omit
Aquatic (Adjective) Water-based, Marine Terrestrial, Land-based
Successful (Adjective) Achieving, Prosperous Unsuccessful, Failing
Broad (Adjective) Wide, Extensive Narrow, Limited
Habitat (Noun) Environment, Dwelling Barren, Uninhabited
Inconspicuous
(Adjective)
Unnoticeable, Invisible Noticeable, Visible
Certain (Adjective) Definite, Assured Uncertain, Doubtful
Employed (Adjective) Hired, Occupied Unemployed, Idle
Attractive (Adjective) Appealing, Alluring Unattractive, Repelling
Dark (Adjective/Noun) Gloomy, Obscure Bright, Light
Shiny (Adjective) Gleaming, Polished Dull, Matte
Beauty (Noun) Attractiveness, Elegance Ugliness, Plainness
Ambition (Noun) Aspiration, Goal Contentment, Apathy
Popular (Adjective) Well-liked, Famous Unpopular, Unknown
Effects (Noun) Impact, Consequence Cause, Source
Touch (Verb/Noun) Contact, Feel Distance, Avoidance
Means (Noun) Method, Way End, Conclusion
Connected (Adjective) Linked, Related Disconnected, Unrelated
Unknown (Adjective) Unidentified, Mystery Familiar, Recognizable

7. Easy (Adjective) Simple, Effortless Difficult, Challenging
Harass (Verb) Annoy, Disturb Comfort, Soothe
Teenager (Noun) Adolescent, Youth Adult, Elder
Spend (Verb) Consume, Expend Save, Conserve
Curse (Noun/Verb) Hex, Malediction Blessing, Benediction
Retards (Verb) Delays, Hinders Accelerates, Promotes
Darkness (Noun) Obscurity, Shadow Light, Brightness
Unaware (Adjective) Ignorant, Uninformed Knowledgeable, Aware
Most (Adjective/Noun) Majority, Almost all Few, Least
Because (Conjunction) Since, Due to Regardless, Irrespective
Practical (Adjective) Functional, Usable Theoretical, Impractical
Measures (Noun) Steps, Actions Neglect, Inaction
Remove (Verb) Eliminate, Withdraw Add, Insert
Enlightened (Adjective) Informed, Knowledgeable Uninformed, Ignorant
Honesty (Noun) Integrity, Truthfulness Dishonesty, Deceit
Injustice (Noun) Unfairness, Oppression Justice, Fairness
Immoral (Adjective) Unethical, Depraved Moral, Virtuous
Uncomfortable
(Adjective)
Restless, Anxious Comfortable, Relaxed
Responsible (Adjective) Accountable, Answerable Irresponsible, Negligent
Perform (Verb) Execute, Accomplish Neglect, Fail
Insincerity (Noun) Dishonesty, Deception Sincerity, Honesty
Better
(Adjective/Adverb)
Superior, Improved Worse, Inferior
Falsehood (Noun) Deceit, Untruth Truth, Authenticity
Never (Adverb) Not ever, No time Always, Continuously
Weaker (Adjective) Frailer, Less robust Stronger, More potent
Discourage (Verb) Deter, Dishearten Encourage, Motivate
Frustrating
(Adjective/Verb)
Disheartening, Annoying Satisfying, Gratifying
Interest (Noun/Verb) Curiosity, Attraction Disinterest, Apathy
Ability (Noun) Competence, Skill Inability, Incapacity
Dream (Noun/Verb) Vision, Fantasy Reality, Fact

8. Best (Adjective/Noun) Finest, Optimal Worst, Inferior
Achieve (Verb) Accomplish, Attain Fail, Miss
Nation (Noun) Country, People Individual, Person
Dependent (Adjective) Reliant, Subordinate Independent, Self-reliant
Dominate (Verb) Control, Rule Submit, Surrender
Importance (Noun) Significance, Relevance Insignificance, Irrelevance
Mark (Noun/Verb) Symbol, Sign Blur, Obscure
Declare (Verb) Announce, Proclaim Conceal, Suppress
Begin (Verb) Commence, Start Conclude, End
Battle (Noun/Verb) Conflict, Combat Peace, Truce
Freedom (Noun) Liberty, Autonomy Captivity, Oppression