Tatiana Zvonkova Mini-compilation of the most popular synonyms of English language 2023 |
Introduction
Synonyms are one of the language’s most important expressive means. The principal function of synonyms is to present the same phenomenon in different aspects, shades and variations. A carefully chosen word from a group of synonyms is a great asset not only on the printed page but also in a speaker’s utterance. The skill to choose the most suitable word in every context and every situation is an essential part of the language learning process.
Synonyms are especially imperative in writing tasks (letters, essays, proposals, reports and so on). Using these words in your writing tasks shows your ability to paraphrase. Synonyms are basically the exact meaning of the words.
Some of the benefits of using synonyms:
You can make your written text much more captivating and attractive.
You can avoid dull text and repetition of the same texts.
It can easily improve communication effectively.
With the right words, you can help them with an image in mind.
Choice of words is a very important aspect of using any language. It’s the same for the English language as well. Hence, using synonyms will make your language much more meaningful, exciting, and more relevant. Take poetry, for example; you can see that the synonyms play a very crucial role there.
The poets often use them to be descriptive, creative, and expressive, and as you know, poetry is incomplete without these things. If you wish to make your writing creative, then synonyms can help you achieve that. In poetry or any kind of literature, you need to come up with your own style; that’s why you need to choose the words very carefully. Now, what can be a better instrument than using synonyms? You can go for different connotations just by using different kinds of synonyms.
Although you might say the same thing, it will still sound fresh in your poem just by the choice of words. All you need to understand is the context and based on that; you can choose synonyms carrying positive, negative, or neutral connotations. So, having a good stock of synonyms can help your language immensely.
A
aptitude | bent, disposition, leaning, predilection, proneness,tendency |
adept | expert, masterly, masterful, proficient, skilled, skillful |
admit | accept, concede, enter, grant, introduce, permit |
accomplish | achieve, attain, conclude, produce, reach, realize |
always | consistently, constantly, ever, invariably, regularly, repeatedly |
astonishing | amazing, astounding, bewildering, breathtaking, impressive, staggering |
anger | annoyance, displeasure, hatred, enmity, hatred, violence |
angry | annoyed, bitter, enraged, exasperated, furious, heated |
acknowledge | accept, agree, defend, endorse, recognize, support. |
appearance | arrival, debut, display, presence, presentation, actualization. |
ask | challenge, demand, inquire, quiz, request, query |
attention | consideration, debate, mind, scrutiny, thinking, thought. |
allure | attraction, charisma, charm, enticement, glamor, magnetism. |
abominable | abhorrent, atrocious, awful, contemptible, despicable, disgusting. |
B
bad | atrocious, awful, cheap, crummy, dreadful, lousy |
beautiful | alluring, appealing, charming, cute, dazzling, delicate |
begin | commence, create, do, establish, found, go ahead |
benefit | advantage, aid, asset, assistance, gain, help |
big | colossal, considerable, enormous, fat, full, gigantic. |
boring | dull, humdrum, lifeless, monotonous, mundane, stale |
brave | adventurous, audacious, confident, courageous, daring, dashing |
break | crack, gap, hole, breach, cleft, and discontinuity |
bright | blazing, brilliant, dazzling, flashing, glistening, glittering. |
busy | active, unavailable, working, buried, employed, engaged |
C | |
call | calling, cry, signal, alarm, command, hail |
come | appear, arrive, become, enter, get, happen |
care | responsibility, concern, aggravation, alarm, annoyance, anxiety |
careful | accurate, attentive, choosy, circumspect, concerned, conscientious |
carry | bear, bring, ferry, give, haul, hoist |
celebrated | acclaimed, lionized, revered, big, big name, eminent |
change | adjustment, advance, development, difference, diversity, innovation |
cheap | budget, competitive, economical, low-cost, low-priced, reasonable |
check | analysis, audit, checkup, control, inquiry, investigation |
choose | accept, adopt, appoint, cast, designate, determine |
class | chic, dashing, fine, fly, sharp, classy |
clean | blank, bright, clear, elegant, fresh, graceful |
clear | fair, sunny, clarion, crystal, fine, halcyon |
clever | able, adept, adroit, alert, apt, astute |
cold | bitter, bleak, brisk, chilled, cool, crisp |
come | appear, arrive, become, enter, get, happen |
comfortable | appropriate, complacent, convenient, cozy, easy, enjoyable |
common | accepted, commonplace, everyday, familiar, frequent, natural |
company | association, club, community, group, party, team |
compulsory | forced, imperative, mandatory, obligatory, required |
convenient | acceptable, advantageous, agreeable, available, beneficial, comfortable |
cool | hilly, frigid, frosty, refreshing, air-conditioned, arctic. |
cover | canvas, cap, dress, envelope, jacket, lid |
crooked | curved, curving, devious, errant, gnarled, meandering |
cry | howl, lament, sob, bawl, bawling, bewailing |
cut | laceration, wound, carving, chip, chop, cleavage |
D | |
dangerous | alarming, bad, critical, deadly, fatal, nasty |
dark | black, cloudy, darkened, dim, dingy, drab |
decide | agree, choose, conclude, determine, elect, end |
defeat | beating, blow, breakdown, collapse, debacle destruction |
definite | bold, categorical, clear-cut, definitive, distinct, explicit. |
delicious | appetizing, delectable, delightful, distinctive, enjoyable, enticing. |
describe | call, characterize, chronicle, construe, define, depict |
destroy | consume, crush, damage, dismantle, end, eradicate |
develop | advance, establish, evolve, expand, flourish, grow |
difference | change, characteristic, contrast, discrepancy, disparity, distinction |
dirty | contaminated, crummy, disheveled, dusty, filthy, greasy |
do | accomplish, achieve, act, close, complete, conclude |
dull | boring, dim, dumb, simple, slow, sluggish |
E | |
eager | ambitious, greedy, hungry, impatient, keen, restless |
easy | accessible, clear, effortless, obvious, painless, simple |
encourage | boost, buoy, embolden, hearten, inspire, reassure |
end | deadline, edge, point, term, top, borderline |
enjoy | appreciate, fancy, like, love, relish, savor |
enough | abundant, adequate, ample, full, sufficient, suitable |
excite | agitate, amaze, anger, animate, annoy, astound |
explain | analyze, clarify, define, demonstrate, describe, disclose |
F | |
fair | candid, civil, clean, courteous, decent, equal |
fall | decline, decrease, dip, drop, plunge, recession |
false | bogus, deceitful, dishonest, distorted, erroneous, fake |
famous | acclaimed, brilliant, distinguished, eminent, excellent, glorious |
fast | agile, brisk, hot, nimble, quick, rapid |
fat | big, bulging, bulky, chunky, heavy, hefty |
fear | alarm, angst, anxiety, apprehension, awe, concern |
find | treasure trove, acquisition, asset, bargain, boast, bonanza |
finish | accomplishment, defeat, ending, finale, achievement, acquirement |
fly | circle, climb, cross, drift, float, flutter |
funny | absurd, amusing, droll, entertaining, hilarious, ludicrous |
G | |
generous | acceptable, benevolent, big, charitable, considerate, fair |
get | bring, draw, earn, gain, grab, have |
go | activity, animation, bang, birr, drive, energy |
good | acceptable, excellent, exceptional, favorable, great, marvelous |
great | big, considerable, enormous, extreme, high, huge |
gross | complete, entire, total, whole, aggregate, all |
H | |
happy | cheerful, contented, delighted, ecstatic, elated, glad |
hard | solid, strong, tough, concentrated, adamantine, callous |
hatred | animosity, antagonism, dislike, enmity, horror, venom |
have | accept, acquire, admit, bear, carry, enjoy |
healthy | active, athletic, fresh, healthful, hearty, lively |
heavy | awkward, big, bulky, burdensome, considerable, cumbersome |
help | advice, aid, benefit, comfort, cooperation, guidance |
hide | bury, camouflage, cover, disguise, hole up, mask |
high | big, great, huge, immense, large, lofty |
horrible | abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, cruel, disgusting |
hot | blazing, boiling, heated, humid, red, scorching |
hurry | haste, bustle, celerity, commotion, dash, dispatch |
hurt | aching, aggrieved, agonized, battered, bleeding, bruised |
I | |
idea | belief, concept, conception, conclusion, design, feeling |
important | big, critical, crucial, decisive, essential, extensive |
improve | advance, better, boost, correct, develop, enhance |
include | add, build, carry, combine, comprise, consist of |
influence | clout, consequence, control, domination, effect, force |
interesting | alluring, amusing, attractive, beautiful, compelling, curious |
K | |
keep | carry, conduct, control, enjoy, have, manage |
kill | assassinate, drown, execute, get, hit, massacre |
kind | affectionate, amiable, charitable, compassionate, considerate, cordial |
knowledge | ability, awareness, education, expertise, familiarity, grasp |
known | accepted, acknowledged, admitted, common, established, familiar |
L | |
large | broad, considerable, enormous, extensive, full, generous |
lazy | apathetic, careless, dull, inattentive, indifferent, lackadaisical |
learn | determine, enroll, gain, get, grasp, master |
learning | culture, information, literature, research, schooling, science |
little | insufficient, limited, meager, scant, slight, bantam |
look | attention, eye, glance, glimpse, peek, review |
love | affection, appreciation, devotion, emotion, fondness, friendship |
M | |
maintain | continue, control, cultivate, finance, keep, manage |
make | cause, compose, form, generate, manufacture, prepare |
mark | impression, imprint, line, point, record, scar |
mind | attention, brain, consciousness, genius, head, imagination |
miserable | gloomy, pathetic, sad, tragic, unhappy, wretched |
moody | cross, downcast, melancholy, sulky, angry, cantankerous |
modern | contemporary, current, modernized, present-day, state-of-the-art, stylish |
move | act, action, change, maneuver, measure, motion |
N | |
neat | accurate, elegant, immaculate, orderly, precise, sleek |
necessary | basic, crucial, decisive, essential, fundamental, imperative |
new | advanced, brand-new, contemporary, current, different, late |
O | |
old | aged, ancient, decrepit, elderly, gray, mature |
opinion | assessment, assumption, attitude, conclusion, feeling, idea |
optimist | dreamer, idealist, hoper, pollyanna |
ordinary | everyday, natural, normal, traditional, typical, familiar |
organize | construct, coordinate, create, establish, form, formulate |
outstanding | distinguished, dominant, eminent, excellent, exceptional, famous |
P | |
part | any, chunk, component, detail, element, factor |
passion | affection, anger, ardor, dedication, devotion, excitement |
perfect | excellent, foolproof, ideal, impeccable, pure, splendid |
place | apartment, area, berth, city, community, corner |
plan | arrangement, deal, idea, intention, method, policy |
popular | attractive, beloved, famous, fashionable, favored, prominent |
predicament | circumstance, crisis, deadlock, dilemma, hardship, imbroglio |
promote | advance, advertise, advocate, benefit, bolster, boost |
provide | add, administer, afford, arrange, bring, cater |
put | bring, establish, focus, insert, install, invest |
Q | |
quality | aspect, character, condition, element, kind, nature |
question | inquiry, investigation, query, questioning, catechism, examination |
quick | abrupt, active, agile, brief, brisk, cursory |
quiet | muted, peaceful, reticent, silent, soft, close |
R | |
ready | accessible, apt, handy, qualified, ripe, adjusted |
real | absolute, actual, authentic, certain, evident, honest |
reasoning | acumen, analysis, argument, hypothesis, inference, interpretation |
respect | appreciation, awe, consideration, deference, dignity, esteem |
right | appropriate, good, honest, honorable, legal, legitimate |
run | break, race, rush, spurt, amble, bound |
S SS | |
satisfy | bitter, dismal, heartbroken, melancholy, mournful, pessimistic |
say | amuse, appease, assuage, delight, elate, entertain |
scared | afraid, anxious, fearful, panicked, panicky, startled |
selfish | egotistical, greedy, narcissistic, self-centered, egocentric, egoistic |
show | appearance, display, fair, pageant, parade, presentation |
skill | accomplishment, art, artistry, clout, competence, dexterity. |
slow | easy, gradual, heavy, lackadaisical, leisurely, lethargic |
smart | agile, astute, bold, brainy, bright, brilliant |
sociable | affable, approachable, clubby, convivial, cordial, genial |
solve | clarify, clear up, deal/deal with, decide, determine, do |
steady | constant, durable, regular, reliable, safe, solid |
stop | bar, block, break, conclusion, pause, barricade |
story | adventure, anecdote, article, autobiography, biography, book |
strange | astonishing, bizarre, curious, different, extraordinary, fantastic |
strong | able, active, athletic, big, capable, durable |
sure | assured, clear, confident, convinced, positive, abiding |
surprising | amazing, astonishing, extraordinary, remarkable, shocking, startling |
T | |
take | booty, catch, catching, cut, gate, haul |
tell | advise, announce, confess, declare, disclose, explain |
think | assume, consider, determine, expect, feel, guess |
tired | annoyed, bored, distressed, drained, exasperated, fatigued |
trouble | anxiety, concern, danger, difficulty, dilemma, disorder |
true | accurate, appropriate, authentic, bona fide, correct, genuine |
try | shot, bid, crack, dab, effort, endeavor |
ugly | awful, grisly, grotesque, hideous, horrid, unseemly |
unhappy | depressed, despondent, miserable, not happy, sorry, troubled |
unsual | amazing, astonishing, awesome, bizarre, curious, exceptional |
use | adoption, benefit, handling, help, need, operation |
usual | constant, conventional, current, customary, everyday, expected |
V | |
various | assorted, different, discrete, disparate, distinct, diverse |
W | |
want | need, wish, appetite, craving, demand, fancy |
wide | ample, broad, deep, expanded, extensive, far-reaching |
wrong | amiss, awry, bad, erroneous, false, inaccurate |
Y | |
young | budding, inexperienced, new, youthful, adolescent, blooming |
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