What are Synonyms and
Antonyms?
By
Beth Schumacher
ECOMP 5004
Contents
 Definitions
 Synonym & Antonym Practice
 Synonym & Antonym Game Link
 Story Link to Microsoft Word
 Review of Synonyms & Antonyms
 Credits & References
What is a Synonym?
 A Synonym is a word that has
same or similar meaning
 Cold - Chilly
 Vacant - empty
 Big - Huge
almost the
What is a Synonym for intelligent?
a. Dumb
b. Smart
c. Glad
d. Silly
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next Page
Go Back & Try
Again
What is the synonym for silent?
a. Round
b. Expensive
c. Loud
d. Quiet
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page
Go back and give it another try
Are you ready to play a synonym
Game?
• Click the picture to play the game.
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What is an Antonym?
Antonyms are words that mean
the opposite of another word.
Hot - Cold
Short – Tall
Big - Little
What is the Antonym for Country?
a. Summer
b. High
c. City
d. Rich
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What is an antonym for always?
a. Yell
a. Never
c. Sometimes
d. Forever
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Go Back
Let’s play an Antonym Game
Next
Click to get to the
Story
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Credits
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Bibliography
Anonymous photograph (image gamegoo)
Retrieved January 11, 2004
www.cogcon.com/gamegoo