WHAT IS SYNONYMS ?
A SYNONYM IS A WORD ( OR A PHRASE ) WHICH MEANS THE SAME THING AS ANOTHER WORD OR PHRASE. FOR EAMPLE : FAMOUS AND RENOWNED, FOOLISH AND SILLY….
WORDS THAT MEAN THE SAME MEAN THE SAME OR HAVE ALMOST THE SAME MEANING ARE CALLED SYNONYMS.
LIST OF 400+ SYNONYMS (A TO Z)
Synonyms List
‘A’
1. Abandon (v) – give up, leave, forsake
2. Abbreviate (v) – abridge, condense, shorten
3. Abdicate (v) – quite, abandon, surrender
4. Ability (n) – competence, capability, talent, proficiency
5. Abnormal (adj.) – anomalous, peculiar, different
6. Absence (n) – dearth, deficiency, scarcity
7. Absolute (adj.) – complete, exact, genuine
8. Abstain (v) – avoid, decline, refrain
9. Abundant (adj.) – plentiful, full, bountiful
10. Accelerate (v) – advance, expedite, hasten, hurry
11. Accent (n) – emphasis, stress, pitch, tone
12. Accept (v) – (i)acquire, gain, obtain (ii)acknowledge, believe, recognise
13. Access (n) – admission, admittance, approach, entrance
14. Accident (n) – calamity, casualty, disaster, collision
15. Accord (v) – agree, allow, confer, grant
16. Accuse (v) – blame, charge, attribute, criminate
17. Acquaint (v) – disclose, familiarise, inform, reveal
18. Acquaintance (n) – colleague, friend, companionship
19. Advanced (adj.) – extreme, foremost, forward, progressive
20. Advantageous (adj.) – beneficial, profitable, gainful, convenient
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21. Adventurous (adj.) – bold, daring, reckless, risky
22. Affectionate (adj.) – devoted, friendly, kind
23. Aggravate (v) – exaggerate, irritate, annoy, intensify
24. Alliance (n) – coalition, compact, treaty, agreement
25. Almighty (adj.) – all powerful, great, omnipotent, invincible.
26. Although (conj.) – even if, even though, though while
27. Altruistic (adj.) – benevolent, humane, geneous, charitable
28. Always (adv.) – even, even more, forever, without exception
29. Ambiguous (adj.) – confused doubtful, obscure, vague
30. Among (prep) – amidst, amongst, between, midst
31. Analysis (n) – division, enquiry, review, scrutiny
32. Ancestor (n) – forefather, predecessor, antecedent, forerunner
33. Ancient (adj.) – obsolete, old-fashioned, aged, out-of-date
34. Anonymous (adj.) – nameless, unknown, faceless, impersonal
35. Antipathy (n) – disgust, dislike, ill-well, enmity, hate
36. Anxiety (n) – desire, distress, dread, tension, worry
37. Anxious (adj.) – impatient, worried, tortured, afraid
38. Apathetic (adj.) – emotionless, impassive, indifferent, passive
39. Apology (n) – acknowledgement, justification, defence, excuse
40. Apparent (adj.) – clear, declared, obvious, visible
41. Applause (n) – approval, praise, commendation, congratulation
42. Aristocrat (n) – nobleman, peer, noble woman, peeress
43. Arrival (n) – appearance, approach, entrance, occurrence
44. Arrogant (adj.) – conceited, haughty contemptuous, proud
45. Artificial (adj.) – man-made, bogus, synthetic, unnatural
46. Ascend (v) – mount, move up, go up, climb
47. Aspirant (n) – applicant, suitor, candidate, competitor
48. Assassin (n) – bravo, killer, murderer, slayer
49. Audible (adj.) – appreciable, clear, detectable, distinct
50. Awkward (adj.) – clumsy, difficult, inexpert
‘B’
51. Bandit (n) – desperado, highwayman, hijacker, robber, thief, gunman, gangster.
52. Bankrupt (adj.) – insolvent, ruined, spent, beggar, broke.
53. Barbarian (n) – boor, illiterate, philistine, savage.
54. Barren (adj.) – desert, fruitless, infertile, dry.
55. Basics (n) – essentials, fundamentals, facts, necessaries.
56. Battalion (n) – army, brigade, company, regiment.
57. Before (adj.) – ahead, earlier, sooner, previously.
58. Behavior (n) – conduct, dealing, habits, manner.
59. Benevolence (n) – compassion, goodness, sympathy, kindness.
60. Betray (v) – abandon, desert, forsake, disclose, expose.
61. Bigot (n) – dogmatist, racist, religionist, sexist.
62. Biography (n) – history, life history, curriculum, record.
63. Bishop (n) – archbishop, metropolitan.
64. Blasphemous (adj.) – irreligious, impious, profane, godless.
65. Borrow (v) – adopt, imitate, take, use.
66. Boycott (v) – exclude, ignore, prohibit, refuse, reject.
67. Brave (adj.) – bold, courageous, heroic, valiant.
68. Brilliant (adj.) – expert, famous, skillful, illustrious, intelligent.
69. Buoyant (adj.) – bright, cheerful, happy, joyful
70. Bureaucrat (n) – administrator, officer, official.
71. Business man (n) – employer, executive, merchant, trader.
72. Brittle (adj.) – not tough, fragile.
‘C’
73. Cajole (v) – coax, flatter, mislead, tempt.
74. Calamity (n) – adversity, catastrophe, disaster, downfall, tragedy.
75. Calm (adj.) – quiet, relaxed, mild, peaceful, tranquil.
76. Camouflage (n) – deception, disguise, blind, cloak.
77. Community (n) – society, association, fellowship
78. Catalogue (n) – list, record, register.
79. Cautious (adj.) – alert, careful, vigilant, watchful.
80. Celebrate (v) – commend, glorify, extol, honour.
81. Cemetery (n) – burial-ground, churchyard, graveyard.
82. Colleague (n) – ally, assistant, helper, partner.
83. Comfortable (adj.) – delightful, enjoyable, pleasant, restful.
84. Command (v) – charge, compel, dominate, govern.
85. Compare (v) – contrast, parallel, resemble, match.
86. Compassionate (adj.) – benevolent, humane, kind hearted, merciful.
87. Compile (v) – accumulate, arrange, gather, organise.
88. Complicated (adj.) – complex, difficult, elaborate, intricate.
89. Conceal (v) – bury, disguise, hide, obscure.
90. Condemn (v) – blame, convict, reproach.
91. Confident (adj.) – convinced, satisfied, secure, sure.
92. Congratulations (n) – compliments, good wishes, greetings.
93. Contemporary (adj.) – current, latest, modern, recent.
94. Controversy (n) – argument, debate, dispute, quarrel.
95. Convenience (n) – advantage, service, appliance, comfort.
96. Copy (n) – duplicate, pattern, photostat, xerox.
97. Courageous (adj.) – brave, heroic, lion- hearted, high hearted.
98. Courteous (adj.) – attentive, polite, respectful, urbane
99. Cowardice (n) – faint – hearted, fear.
100. Credible (adj.) – believable, reasonable, reliable, sincere.
101. Credulous (adj.) – trusting, uncritical, wide – eyed.
102. Critical (adj.) – crucial, urgent, vital.
103. Cruel (adj.) – brutal, fierce, ferocious, murderous.
104. Customer (n) – buyer, client, consumer, purchaser.
‘D’
105. Dangerous (adj.) – hazardous, perilous, serious, threatening.
106. Dearth (n) – absence, shortage, poverty, scarcity.
107. Dedication (n) – devotion, loyal
108. Delightful (adj.) – enjoyable, loyalty, faithfulness.
109. Democracy (n) – autonomy, republic, self government.
110. Depreciate (v) – decrease, reduce, minimize, devalue.
111. Descend (v) – dismount, deteriorate.
112. Despair (v) – collapse, give up, surrender.
113. Destroy (v) – demolish, devastate, eliminate, extinguish.
114. Device (n) – apparatus, tool, Instrument, appliance.
115. Devil (n) – demon, fiend, imp.
116. Diagnose (v) – analysis, determine, distinguish, isolate.
117. Difficult (adj.) – complicate, hard, uphill, thorny.
118. Diplomat (n) – go-between, mediator, moderator, negotiator.
119. Disgraceful (adj.) – dishonorable, dreadful, shameful, mean.
120. Dismay (v) – depress, disappoint, terrify, discourage, horrify.
121. Diversity (v) – difference, variety, range.
122. Drainage (n) – sewage, waste.
123. Dramatist (n) – comedian, playwright, play- writer, script,- writer.
124. Drunkard (n) – drinker, drunk, lush, soak.
125. Duration (n) – period, extent, stretch, length.
126. Dwarf (n) – elf, gnome, stretch, length.
127. Dynamic (adj.) – active, energetic, forceful, powerful.
‘E’
128. Earthquake (n) – quake, shake, earth, tremor.
129. Economical (adj.) – frugal, inexpensive, thrifty, reasonable.
130. Efficient (adj.) – capable, competent, powerful, proficient.
131. Eligible (adj.) – fit, proper, worthy, qualified, suitable.
132. Emancipate (adj.) – deliver, discharge, free, liberate.
133. Embarrass (v) – distress, fluster, shame, show up.
134. Emigration (n) – departure, journey, migration, removal.
135. Eminent (adj.) – famous, renowned, prominent, illustrious, important
136. Enormous (adj.) – gigantic, huge, immense, prodigious, vast.
137. Enthusiast (n) – devotee, follower, lover, supporter.
138. Eruption (n) – explosion, inflammation, outbreak, outburst.
139. Exaggerate (n) – amplify, magnify, enlarge.
140. Excellence (n) – goodness, greatness, purity, virtue.
141. Excess (n) – extravagance, leftover, purity, virtue.
142. Excuse (v) – apologize, defend, forgive, condone.
143. Exhale (v) – emit, expel, expire, discharge.
144. Experienced (adj.) – competent, expert, skillful, veteran.
145. Exterior (n) – outside, covering, surface, skin.
146. Extraordinary (adj.) – exceptional, marvelous, special, fantastic.
147. Extravagant (adj.) – expensive, lavish, costly, excessive.
148. Extremist (n) – militant, terrorist, zealot, radical.
149. Extrovert (adj.) – amiable, healthy, social, outgoing.
‘F’
150. Fabulous (adj.) – amazing, incredible, wonderful,
151. Failure (n) – breakdown, downfall, ruin, failing.
152. Familiar (adj.) – acquainted, friendly, well-known, ordinary.
153. Fascination (n) – attraction, charm, glamour, interest.
154. Fathom (v) – comprehend, penetrate, work out, interpret.
155. Fertile (adj.) – abundant, plentiful, luxuriant, fruitful.
156. Festive (adj.) – cordial, gala, gleeful, jovial.
157. Flammable (adj.) – combustible, inflammable.
158. Flock (v) – bunch, crowd, group, herd, swarm, troop.
159. Flourish (v) – bloom, develop, prosper, succeed.
160. Follower (n) – devote, disciple, pupil, supporter.
161.Fore father (n) – ancestor, procreator.
162. Foreigner (n) – alien, new comer, stranger.
163. Forever (adj.) – always, even more, for all time.
164. Fragile (adj.) – brittle, breakable, dainty.
165. Fragment (n) – piece, part, particle.
166. Frightful (adj.) – dreadful, fearful, horrible, terrible.
167. Fulfil (adj.) – accomplish, achieve, execute, obey.
168. Funeral (n) – burial, interment.
169. Funny (adj.) – amusing, humorous, comical, laughable
170. Furnish (v) – afford, appoint, decorate, grant, offer.
171. Gain (v) – advance, increase, progress, obtain.
172. Gather (v) – accumulate, assemble, collect, heap.
173. General (adj.) – common, universal, normal, ordinary.
174. Genial (adj.) – friendly, glad, happy, joyous, kind.
175. Genuine (adj.) – actual, authentic, natural, original.
176. Glamorous (adj.) – attractive, charming, fascinating, lovely.
177. Glorious (adj.) – brilliant, delightful, excellent, majestic.
178. Grateful (adj.) – obliged, obligated, sensible, thankful.
179. Grumble (v) – growl, murmur, mutter, rumble.
180. Gunman (n) – bandit, terrorist, killer, bandit.
‘H’
181. Habitat (n) – environment, home surroundings, territory.
182. Handicap (n) – barrier, block, obstacle, hindrance.
183. Handicraft (n) – craft, workmanship, skill, artisan.
184. Handsome (adj.) – attractive, graceful, majestic.
185. Haughty (adj.) – arrogant, lofty, proud, scornful
186. Hazardous (adj.) – dangerous, difficult, haphazard, risky.
187. Hermit (n) – ascetic, monk, solitariness.
188. Heroic (adj.) – bold, brave, lion – hearted, courageous.
189. Hijack (v) – kidnap, seize, skyjack, snatch, steal.
190. Hereditary (adj.) – ancestral, genetic, inborn, inherited.
191. History (n) – annals, chronicle, chronology, antiquity.
192. Homage (n) – worship, reverence, loyalty, tribute.
193. Honorary (adj.) – unpaid, unofficial.
194. Humanity (n) – humankind, mankind, mortality, people
195. Hungry (adj.) – desirous, eager, greedy, starving.
196. Husbandry (n) – agriculture, cultivation, farming, thrift
197. Hysteria (n) – madness, neurosis, panic.
‘I’
198. Ignorance (n) – blindness, innocence, oblivion.
199. Illegal (adj.) – banned, prohibited, unlawful, illicit.
200. Illuminate (v) – brighten, enlighten, light up.
201. Immediate (adj.) – instant, recent, urgent, prompt.
202. Immense (adj.) – enormous, gigantic, great, huge, large, vast
203. Impolite (adj.) – coarse, rough, rude, insolent.
204. Incident (n) – event, instance, occurrence.
205. Individual (n) – body, fellow, party, person, soul.
206. Innocence (n) – honesty, Ignorance, chastity, trustfulness.
207. Internal (adj.) – domestic, inner, inside, interior.
208. Invasion (n) – attack, raid, seizure.
209. Isolated (adj.) – deserted, lonely, remote, solitary.
‘J’
210. Jealous (adj.) – desirous, envious, rival, suspicious.
211. Journey (n) – voyage, trip, tour, travel.
212. Judicious (adj.) – careful, prudent, reasonable.
213. Junction (n) – joint, meeting point, linking.
214. Justice (n) – legitimacy, law, fairness.
215. Justify (v) – excuse, forgive, pardon, support.
215. Juvenile (n) – adolescent, minor, youth.
‘K’
216. Keep (v) – possess, restrain, retain.
217. Kill (v) – assassinate, butcher, destroy.
218. Kind (adj.) – affectionate, benevolent, generous, merciful.
219. Knock (v) – blow, hit, strike.
220. Knowledge (n) – information, perception, wisdom, learning.
221. Known (adj.) – obvious, popular, famous, familiar.
‘L’
222. Laborious (adj.) – industrious, labored, uphill, tiresome.
223. Laughter (n) – amusement, laughing, merriment, giggling.
224. Leisure (n) – holiday, spare time, vacation, relaxation.
225. Lethal (adj.) – fatal, noxious, poisonous, destructive.
226. Literal (adj.) – factual, exact, plain, simple, actual, strict.
227. Loathsome (adj.) – hateful, horrible, nasty, odious.
228. Lover (n) – boy friend, sweat, heart, admirer.
229. Lubricate (v) – grease oil, smear, wax.
230. Luxurious (adj.) – comfortable, deluxe, expensive, lavish.
231.Luxury (n) – bliss, comfort, pleasure, delight, enjoy.
‘M’
232. Malevolent (adj.) – hostile, vindictive, ill – natured, vicious.
233. Malnutrition (n) – hunger, starvation.
234. Marriage (n) – hunger, starvation.
235. Match (n) – game, test, trial, venue.
236. Maximum (adj.) – supreme, utmost, most, largest.
237. Meagre (adj.) – inadequate, deficient, little, scanty.
238. Melancholy (adj.) – miserable, mournful, sorrowful, unhappy.
239. Memorial (n) – mausoleum, monument.
240. Merchant (n) – broker, dealer, vendor, salesman, trader.
241. Militant (adj.) – aggressive, fighting, vigorous.
242. Minimum (n) – bottom, least, lowest, slightest.
243. Modern (adj.) – new, recent, up-to-date, current, fresh.
244. Modest (adj.) – bashful, humble, quiet, moderate.
245. Momentary (adj.) – temporary, transient, short lived.
246. Momentum (n) – power, strength, stimulus force, energy.
247. Mountain (n) – mount, peak, height.
248. Musician (n) – performer, player, singer, vocalist.
249. Mournful (adj.) – depressed, painful, tragic, woeful.
250. Mysterious (adj.) – curious, secret, hidden, mystical.
251. Mythical (adj.) – imaginary, legendary fabled, fairytale.
‘N’
252. Narrow (adj.) – limited, restricted, marginal, cramped.
253. Naughty (adj.) – mischievous, playful, disobedient, cramped,
254. Necessary (adj.) – compulsory, essential, needful, obligatory.
255. Nightmare (n) – bad, dream, horror, trial.
256. Non – violent (adj.) – pacifist, peaceful.
257. Notorious (adj.) – Infamous, flagrant, undisputed.
258. Nourish (v) – cherish, comfort, cultivate, encourage.
259. Nuisance (n) – irritation, offence, pain, trouble.
300. Nutritious (adj.) – healthful, beneficial, nourishing, nutritive.
301. Noxious (adj.) –baneful, corrupting, destructive, harmful, injurious.
‘0’
302. Oblivious (adj.) – careless, forgetful, ignorant, negligent.
303. Obnoxious (adj.) – abhorrent, abominable, odious, repulsive.
304. Obvious (adj.) – apparent, clear, transparent, distinct.
305. On looker (n) – observer, spectator, watcher, witness, viewer.
306. Opaque (adj.) – cloudy, obscure, unclear, dim.
307. Opponent (n) – challenger, antagonist, enemy, foe.
308. Orator (n) – lecturer, preacher, speaker.
309. Optional (adj.) – extra, voluntary, possible.
310. Overcome (v) – defeat, over throw, triumph.
311. Owner (n) – lord, master, proprietor.
‘P’
312. Paradox (n) – ambiguity, puzzle, riddle.
313. Particular (adj.) – peculiar, special, specific, distinct.
314. Passionate (adj.) – aroused, emotional, sexy, eager.
315. Peasant (n) – boor, country man.
316. Pedestrian (n) – foot – traveler, walker.
317. Pilgrimage (n) – crusade, expedition, tour, trip, journey, mission.
318. Precious (adj.) – costly, fine, valuable, dearest.
319. Prediction (n) – forecast, prognosis, prophecy.
320. Presence (n) – attendance.
321. Previous (adj.) – earlier, former, prior.
322. Programme (n) – agenda, syllabus, curriculum.
323. Prosperous (adj.) – successful, rich, lucky, wealthy, fortunate.
324. Punctual (adj.) – early, exact, up-to-time, prompt.
325. Puzzled (adj.) – be wildered, doubtful, perplexed, mixed.
‘Q’
326. Quaint (adj.) – antiquated, odd, strange.
327. Quarrelsome (adj.) – ill-tempered, irritable.
328. Questioner (n) – enquirer, examiner, interview.
329. Queer (adj.) – curious, puzzling, uncommon, strange.
‘R’
330. Rainy (adj.) – damp, wet, drizzly.
331. Random (adj.) – accidental, chance, incidental, unplanned.
332. Ratify (v) – affirm, approve, certify, authorise.
333. Raucous (adj.) – harsh, hoarse, loud, noise.
334. Ready (adj.) – arranged, fit, completed, prepared.
335. Rebellious (adj.) – disloyal, untruly, disobedient, revolutionary.
336. Rebuke (v) – chide, blame, admonish, scold.
337. Recess (n) – break, interval, rest.
338. Rectify (v) – amend, correct, remedy, repair, reform.
339. Referee (n) – arbitrator, judge, umpire.
340. Refrain (v) – abstain, avoid, quit.
341. Refugee (n) – escapee, exile, deserter, absconder.
342. Reliance (n) – assurance, belief, confidence, faith.
343. Religious (adj.) – devotional, divine, spiritual, sacred.
344. Rescue (v) – deliver, liberate, recover, release.
345. Resemble (v) – approach, favor, duplicate, take, after.
346. Residence (n) – home, house, palace, quarters.
347. Respectful (adj.) – courteous, humble, obedient, polite.
348. Restaurant (n) – buffet, cafe, eating, house.
349. Revenue (n) – income, returns, gain, profit.
350. Rightful (adj.) – lawful, legal, true.
351. Rogue (n) – cheat, deceiver, devil, villain, scoundrel.
352. Roomy (adj.) – wide, spacious, sizable, large.
353. Rotation (n) – revolution, orbit, cycle.
‘S’
354. Safety (n) – assurance, protection, safe guard, security.
355. Savings (n) – capital, fund, resources.
356. Scandal (n) – disgrace, rumors, shame, uproar.
357. Scholar (n) – expert, intellectual, academic, pupil.
358. Scornful (adj.) – arrogant, defiant.
359. Scribble (v) – doodle, jot, write.
360. Seminary (n) – academy, college, institute, school.
361. Shriek (v) – howl, scream, shout.
362. Solemn (adj.) – ceremonial, sober, momentous, ritual.
363. Spendthrift (adj.) – extravagant, improvident, prodigal, wasteful.
364. Spontaneous (adj.) – extempore, free, voluntary, willing.
365. Stamina (n) – power, strength, vigor.
366. Stormy (adj.) – dirty, foul, windy, turbulent.
367. Stupid (adj.) – foolish, dull, idiotic.
368. Successful (adj.) – satisfactory, lucky, victorious, wealthy.
369. Survey (v) – assess, consider, inspect, examine.
370. Sympathy (n) – pity, condolence, comfort, rapport.
371. Synonyms (adj.) – comparable, corresponding, identical.
‘T’
372. Talented (adj.) – able, apt, adept, clever.
373. Talkative (adj.) – chatty, garrulous, gossipy, wordy.
374. Tantamount (adj.) – equal, equivalent.
375. Target (n) – aim, ambition, goal.
376. Tee to taller (n) – abstainer, non – drinker.
377. Terror (n) – anxiety, dread, horror, fear, fright.
378. Timid (adj.) – afraid, cowardly, fearful, timorous.
379. Tolerate (v) – accept, allow, bear, abide.
380. Tourist (n) – traveler, tripper, voyager.
381. Tragedy (n) – adversity, disaster, catastrophe, calamity.
382. Transparent (adj.) – apparent, clear, obvious, translucent, visible.
383. Tremendous (adj.) – excellent, exceptional, fabulous, terrific.
384. Trespasser (n) – criminal, infringer, intruder, offender.
385. Trophy (n) – award, cup, memorial.
386. Turbulent (adj.) – agitated, wild, violent, boisterous, choppy.
387. Tutor (n) – coach, educator, guide, teacher.
388. Twilight (v) – sundown, sunset, dusk, evening.
389. Twinkle (v) – glitter, shine, glimmer, sparkle.
390. Tyrant (n) – autocrat, dictator, monarch, slave-driver.
‘U’
391. Uphill (adj.) – difficult, laborious, tough, wearisome.
392. Urgent (adj.) – compelling, critical, crucial, eager.
393. Utmost (adj.) – extreme, final, first, farthest.
394, Utterance (n) – announcement, statement, declaration, speech.
‘V’
395. Vacant (adj.) – empty, free, unfilled.
396. Vanish (v) – depart, die, out, disappear, disperse.
397. Veteran (n) – master, old hand, old timer.
398. Victory (n) – conquest, triumph, win.
399. Vigilant (adj.) – alert, attentive, watchful, cautious.
400. Vigorous (adj.) – active, dynamic, energetic, efficient.
401. Voyage (n) – journey, passage, travels, trip.
402. Vulgar (adj.) – common, boorish, native, unrefined.
‘W’
403. Watchman (n) – caretaker, custodian, guard.
404. Well-known (adj.) – famous, renowned, guard.
405. Whole some (adj.) – advantageous, beneficial, worthy.
406. Worldwide (Adj.) – general, global, international, universal.
407. Wrestle (v) – battle, combat, contend, contest.
‘Y’
408. Yearly (adj.) – annual, per annum.
409. Yield (v) – abdicate. allow, comply, concede.
410. Youthful (adj.) – boyish, young, immature.
‘Z’
411. Zeal (n) – devotion, spirit, zest.
412. Zealous (adj.) – devoted, eager, passionate, spirited.
413. Zenith (n) – apex, climax, top, vertex, optimum.
414. Zest (n) – appetite, charm, enjoyment, flavor.
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