A synonym is a word that means exactly the same as, or very nearly the same as, another word

in the same
language.
An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.

How to use synonyms and antonyms to improve vocabulary and writing skills?

Synonyms and antonyms can help remember the words you are trying to learn.

Knowing many different synonyms and antonyms can help you diversify your writing.

Knowing many different synonyms and antonyms encourage you to think of other ways to say the same old
thing.