The document discusses synonyms and antonyms, which are words that are similar or opposite in meaning. It provides definitions of synonyms as words that mean the same or nearly the same, and antonyms as words that mean the opposite or nearly the opposite. Examples are given and tips provided for learning synonyms and antonyms, such as using vocabulary trees and flashcards. An activity asks the reader to provide a synonym and antonym for given words. Links to additional resources on synonyms and antonyms are also included.

1. ANTONYMS
&
SYNONYMS
D I A N A B A L C A Z A R

2. L E A R N I N G S Y N O N Y M S
A N D A N T O N Y M S H E L P S
B U I L D V O C A B U L A R Y
LET ’S START WITH THE TOPIC
OF TODAY

3. Here are some definitions
• Synonym
A word or phrase that means
that same, or nearly the same
as another word or phrase.
• Antonym
A word or phrase that means
the opposite or nearly the
opposite of another word or
phrase.

4. E X A M P L E S
We can find many
examples of this two
and we can use it to
improve vocabulary by
learning them

5. TIPS FOR LEARNING
• Use vocabulary trees to help you organize synonyms and antonyms into
categories such as things and places in the home, business-related
vocabulary for work, etc.
• Build word form charts based on the synonyms and antonyms you are
learning.
• Make synonym and antonym flash cards to quickly check your
knowledge.

6. ACTIVITYWord Antonym Synonym
True
Hard
Clean
Angry
Old
Write a synonym
and a antonym for
each word using the
ones in the table.
Difficult
Easy
Mad Happy
Dirty
New
Aged
False
Tidy

7. F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N
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