English · Class 4
Synonyms and Antonyms
Learn Synonyms and Antonyms with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Synonyms are words with similar meaning (happy — glad). Antonyms are opposites (hot — cold). Class 4 vocabulary builds precision in speaking and writing and appears in fill-in-the-blanks and word substitution exercises.
Synonyms
- Replace repeated words: big — large, huge
- Choose synonym matching tone: sad — sorrowful
- Dictionary and thesaurus list synonyms
Antonyms
- Opposite meaning: light/dark, begin/end
- Prefixes can flip meaning: happy/unhappy
- Use antonyms for contrast in writing
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Find synonym
Synonym of 'brave':
- 1Brave = showing courage
- 2courageous, bold, fearless
Answer
courageous (or bold)
Find antonym
Antonym of 'generous':
- 1Generous = giving freely
- 2Opposite = selfish, stingy
Answer
selfish (or stingy)
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Synonyms are similar, not always identical
- ✓ Context decides best synonym
- ✓ Antonyms show contrast
- ✓ Build word pairs in a notebook
Exam Tips
- • Read sentence before choosing synonym
- • One word answer unless asked otherwise
- • Do not pick words that change sentence meaning
Practice MCQs — Synonyms and Antonyms
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
Synonym of 'start' is: