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The word "gregarious" is often used in place of the word "friendly". "Gregarious" is therefore a synonym of "friendly".

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Fascinating Fact:

Near synonyms fit different sentences, begin the test and start the engine both sound natural.

In KS3 English, you refine word choice by comparing close meanings. Near synonyms can change tone and precision, so choosing carefully makes explanations clearer and narratives more engaging.

Key Terms

Synonym: A word with a similar meaning to another, such as begin and start.
Register: The level of formality, for example kids versus children.
Connotation: The feeling a word suggests beyond its basic meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a near synonym in KS3 English?

A near synonym is a word with a similar core meaning but a different shade of emphasis or tone, like silent and quiet.

How do I choose the right synonym for my sentence?

Match meaning, register, and context. Read your sentence aloud and pick the word that fits the audience and keeps the intended tone.

Are UK and US synonyms always interchangeable?

No. Varieties differ. UK readers expect trainers, US readers expect sneakers. Choose the form your audience uses.

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1 .

Find the synonym of the following word.
Break

Mend

Observe

Shatter

Strengthen

"Mend" and "strengthen" are opposites of "break"

2 .

Find the synonym of the following word.
Absent

Attending

Available

Present

Vacant

More synonyms of "absent" include "gone" and "not present"

3 .

Find the synonym of the following word.
Collect

Accumulate

Disperse

Scatter

Separate

"Scatter", "disperse" and "separate" are antonyms of "collect"

4 .

Find the synonym of the following word.
Deviate

Conform

Depart from

Follow the rules

Keep on path

More synonyms of "deviate" include "stray", "wander" and "veer"

5 .

Find the synonym of the following word.
Gregarious

Friendly

Introvert

Unfriendly

Unsociable

Vary your vocabulary: try to use a variety of synonyms!

6 .

Find the synonym of the following word.
Gloom

Brightness

Cheerfulness

Despair

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More synonyms of "gloom" include "depression" and "dejection"

7 .

Find the synonym of the following word.
Flawed

Blemished

Flawless

Perfect

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Use "flawed", "blemished" and "spoilt" as adjectives

8 .

Find the synonym of the following word.
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Robust

Strong

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More synonyms of "frail" include "brittle", "fragile" and "delicate"

9 .

Find the synonym of the following word.
Formal

Casual

Correct

Lacking in formality

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Another synonym for "formal" includes "conventional"

10 .

Find the synonym of the following word.
Eminent

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Inconspicuous

Unimportant

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More "eminent" synonyms include "exalted" and "high-ranking"

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