Name: ____________________________

Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

 Warm is an antonym for cool.

 Strong is an antonym for weak.

Synonyms are words that have similar meanings.

 Huge is a synonym for gigantic.

 Soft is a synonym for quiet.

Tell whether each pair of words are synonyms or antonyms. Write “synonyms” or
“antonyms” on each line.

1. unusual / odd _____________________

2. bright / dim _____________________

3. happy / unhappy _____________________

4. soaked / dry _____________________

5. ancient / old _____________________

6. fast / speedy _____________________

7. icy / freezing _____________________

8. remember / forget _____________________

9. illness / sickness _____________________

10. delicious / yummy _____________________

11. draw / sketch _____________________

12. friend / enemy _____________________

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Name: ____________________________

Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

 Warm is an antonym for cool.

 Strong is an antonym for weak.

Synonyms are words that have similar meanings.

 Huge is a synonym for gigantic.

 Soft is a synonym for quiet.

Tell whether each pair of words are synonyms or antonyms. Write “synonyms” or
“antonyms” on each line.

1. unusual / odd synonyms

2. bright / dim antonyms

3. happy / unhappy antonyms

4. soaked / dry antonyms

5. ancient / old synonyms

6. fast / speedy synonyms

7. icy / freezing synonyms

8. remember / forget antonyms

9. illness / sickness synonyms

10. delicious / yummy synonyms

11. draw / sketch synonyms

12. friend / enemy antonyms

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