Similar And Opposite Words

Similar (synonyms) and opposite (antonyms) words are useful to know as they improve reading and writing skills. They allow students to understand the text at a deeper, richer level. It is important to remember that synonyms are not words that have the same meaning, but rather, words that have similar meanings. This means that by learning synonyms and antonyms, students learn to differentiate between shades of meaning. This enables them to be more precise. In addition, by learning antonyms, students learn the logical opposites of important words, thus enhancing their overall command of language. Blossoms Education also recommends that students use a thesaurus to learn word definitions, especially if they are studying for the 11 Plus or selective tests.