Synonyms are words that are similar to another word or have a related meaning.

They can be
lifesavers when you want to avoid repeating the same word over and over. Sometimes the
word you have in mind might not be the most appropriate word, which is why finding the
right synonym can come in handy. Expand your vocabulary with an extensive selection of
synonyms examples.

Synonym Examples A-G

Working with synonyms can make your writing more varied and help expand your
vocabulary. Build your vocabulary with these synonyms words.

 ability - capability, competence, skill

 achieve - attain, accomplish, realize, reach
 angry - furious, irate, livid
 appreciate - cherish, treasure, value
 baffle - bewilder, confuse, perplex, puzzle
 beautiful - attractive, pretty, lovely, stunning
 bossy - controlling, domineering, overbearing
 but - although, besides, though
 challenge - dispute, question
 cold - chilly, chilled, wintry
 create - generate, make, produce
 cute - adorable, delightful, endearing
 develop - enlarge, evolve, expand, grow
 different - dissimilar, distinct, unusual
 difficult - grueling, hard, strenuous
 effective - functional, operational, successful
 example - illustration, like, such as
 excited - exhilarated, electrified, thrilled
 fair - just, objective, impartial, unbiased
 focus - center, cornerstone, focal point
 fun - entertaining, enjoyable, pleasurable
 funny - humorous, comical, hilarious, hysterical
 goal - intent, purpose, target
 good - acceptable, satisfactory
 great - exceptional, extraordinary

Synonym Examples H-M

Strengthen your communication skills with additional synonyms from the middle of the
alphabet.

 happy - content, joyful, mirthful, upbeat

 hardworking - diligent, determined, industrious, enterprising
 hate - abhor, loathe, detest, despise
 honest - honorable, fair, sincere, trustworthy
 however - nevertheless, nonetheless, yet
 hypocrisy - duplicity, falseness, deceit
  important - required, vital, essential, primary, significant, critical
 intelligent - smart, bright, brilliant, sharp
 introverted - shy, bashful, quiet, withdrawn
 job - position, occupation, role
 judge - conclude, determine, decide, gauge
 justify - substantiate, show cause, demonstrate
 journey - trip, travel, trek
 key - critical, crucial, fundamental,
 kind - thoughtful, considerate, amiable, gracious
 knowledge - awareness, comprehension, understanding
 lazy - idle, lackadaisical, lethargic, indolent
 love - attachment, deep affection, paramour
 lucky - auspicious, fortunate, fortuitous
 mean - unfriendly, unpleasant, bad-tempered, difficult
 more - additional, further, supplemental
 money - cash, currency, capital, funds
 negative - fatalistic, pessimistic, refusal
 nice - pleasant, personable, agreeable
 need - require, must-have, necessity

Reported speech is a term we use when telling someone what

another person said. You can do this while speaking or writing

Reported Speech Examples

We usually talk about the past every time we use reported speech.
That’s because the time of speaking is already done. For example:

 Direct speech: The employer asked me, “Do you have

experience with people in the corporate setting?”
Indirect speech: The employer asked me if I had experience with
people in the corporate setting.

 Direct speech: “I’m working on my thesis,” I told James.

Indirect speech: I told James that I was working on my thesis.

Reported Speech Structure

A speech report has two parts: the reporting clause and the reported
clause. Read the example below:

 Harry said, “You need to help me.”

The reporting clause here is William said. Meanwhile, the reported
clause is the 2nd clause, which is I need your help.