English Grammar fundamentals-
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Course: BBA
Sem. II
Subject: ECLS
Unit: II Synonyms
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What are Synonyms?
Synonyms are words that have
the same or nearly the same
meaning.
We are singing a new song in chorus.
The choir traveled to Europe to sing at the
opera house.
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Synonyms
Synonyms
We used flames to toast marshmallows.
The blaze was so hot we could not get
close to put it out.
http://www.firewebdesigns.com/images/fire_02.jpg
Synonyms
Synonyms
Synonyms
Synonyms
Synonyms
•Annihilation, destruction, carnage, extinction
•Benefit, profit, revenue, yield
•Cunning, keen, sharp, slick
•Destitute, poor, bankrupt, impoverished
•Deterioration, pollution, defilement, adulteration
•Fertile, fruitful, abundant, productive
•House, dwelling, abode, domicile
•Intelligent, clever, brilliant, knowledgeable
These are some of the important synonyms.
References
1. http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-antonyms-synonyms-and-
homonyms.html
2. http://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&ved=0CEc
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3. http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-antonyms-synonyms-and-
homonyms.html
Thank You

BBA-2 Unit 2- Synonyms