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Synonym & Antonym suggestion
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Word Meaning Synonyms Antonyms

Important (Adjective) Significant, Crucial Insignificant, Unimportant
Safe (Adjective) Secure, Protected Unsafe, Risky
Clean (Adjective) Pure, Spotless Dirty, Unclean
Use (Verb) Utilize, Employ Misuse, Waste
Available (Adjective) Accessible, Unavailable, Scarce
Obtainable
While (Conjunction) During, Whilst After, Later
Prevent (Verb) Stop, Halt Allow, Permit
Spread (Verb) Disseminate, Diffuse Contain, Restrain
Strengthen (Verb) Fortify, Reinforce Weaken, Undermine
Infectious (Adjective) Contagious, Noninfectious, Harmless
Transmittable

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Outer (Adjective)
groupExternal, Exterior Inner, Internal
Proletarian (Adjective) Worker, Laborer Bourgeois, Capitalist
Launch (Verb) Start, Initiate Halt, Terminate
Prepare (Verb) Ready, Arrange Neglect, Ignore
Begin (Verb) Commence, Start End, Conclude
Faultless (Adjective) Flawless, Impeccable Imperfect, Defective
Nausea (Noun) Sickness, Queasiness Appetite, Craving
Discomfort (Noun) Unease, Distress Comfort, Ease
Maintain (Verb) Sustain, Preserve Neglect, Abandon
Later (Adverb) Subsequently, Earlier, Before
Afterward
Different (Adjective) Diverse, Distinct Similar, Alike
Seek (Verb) Search, Pursue Abandon, Renounce
Eager (Adjective) Enthusiastic, Zealous Indifferent, Apathetic
Observation (Noun) Examination, Neglect, Oversight
Monitoring
Mere (Adjective) Bare, Simple Significant, Substantial
Alert (Adjective/Noun/Verb) Attentive, Watchful Unaware, Inattentive
Latent (Adjective) Dormant, Hidden Evident, Manifest
Instructor (Noun) Teacher, Educator Student, Learner
Guide (Noun/Verb) Mentor, Leader Follower, Misleader
Way (Noun) Route, Path Obstacle, Hurdle
Dynamic (Adjective/Noun) Energetic, Vigorous Static, Inactive
Plan (Noun/Verb) Strategy, Scheme Disorganization,
Confusion
Aim (Noun/Verb) Goal, Objective Distraction, Aimlessness
Direction (Noun) Guidance, Misdirection, Confusion
Orientation
Profession (Noun) Occupation, Hobby, Pastime
Vocation
Suit (Noun/Verb) Match, Fit Contradict, Disagree
Aptitude (Noun) Talent, Skill Ineptitude, Incapability
Vary (Verb) Differ, Change Remain, Stay

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Educate (Verb)
groupInstruct, Teach Misinform, Misguide
Citizen (Noun) Resident, Inhabitant Alien, Foreigner
Ideal (Adjective/Noun) Perfect, Exemplary Imperfect, Flawed
Master (Noun/Verb) Expert, Dominant Novice, Beginner
Make (Verb) Create, Construct Destroy, Demolish
Method (Noun) Technique, Disorder, Chaos
Procedure
Convincing (Adjective) Persuasive, Unconvincing,
Compelling Unpersuasive
Praise (Noun/Verb) Applause, Criticism, Blame
Admiration
Mistake (Noun/Verb) Error, Blunder Correctness, Accuracy
Angry (Adjective) Furious, Irritated Calm, Content
Simple (Adjective) Basic, Plain Complicated, Complex
Moral (Adjective/Noun) Ethical, Virtuous Immoral, Unethical
Virtue (Noun) Goodness, Morality Vice, Sin
A Lot (Phrase) Many, Numerous Few, Little
Courteous (Adjective) Polite, Respectful Rude, Impolite
Discourtesy (Noun) Rudeness, Courtesy, Politeness
Impoliteness
Win (Verb/Noun) Triumph, Succeed Lose, Fail
Enemy (Noun) Foe, Adversary Friend, Ally
Ensure (Verb) Guarantee, Secure Endanger, Risk
Anger (Noun/Verb) Wrath, Fury Calmness, Patience
Remove (Verb) Eliminate, Withdraw Add, Insert
Cordiality (Noun) Warmth, Hostility, Coldness
Friendliness
Graceful (Adjective) Elegant, Charming Clumsy, Awkward
Stylishly (Adverb) Fashionably, Unfashionably, Plainly
Trendily
Appreciate (Verb) Value, Admire Disregard, Underestimate
Notice (Verb/Noun) Observe, Perceive Overlook, Ignore
Ambition (Noun) Aspiration, Goal Contentment, Apathy
Require (Verb) Need, Demand Surplus, Excess

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Proficiency (Noun)
groupSkill, Competence Ineptitude, Incompetence
Wonder (Verb/Noun) Amazement, Predictability, Expectation
Astonishment
Tested (Adjective) Verified, Proven Untested, Unverified
Equally (Adverb) Alike, Similarly Unequally, Differently
Disappointing (Adjective) Unsatisfactory, Satisfying, Fulfilling
Frustrating
Presumably (Adverb) Supposedly, Definitely, Certainly
Probably
Qualify (Verb) Meet the criteria, Disqualify, Invalidate
Enable
Obviously (Adverb) Clearly, Clearly Ambiguously, Obscurely
Wrong (Adjective/Adverb) Incorrect, False Correct, Right
Unique (Adjective) Distinctive, Singular Common, Typical
Mighty (Adjective) Powerful, Strong Weak, Powerless
Humanity (Noun) Mankind, Inhumanity, Cruelty
Compassion
Reliable (Adjective) Dependable, Unreliable, Untrustworthy
Trustworthy
Valuable (Adjective) Precious, Priceless Worthless, Invaluable
Ritual (Noun/Adjective) Ceremony, Rite Informal, Casual
Worthless (Adjective) Valueless, Valuable, Worthy
Insignificant
Loneliness (Noun) Isolation, Solitude Companionship,
Togetherness
Ailment (Noun) Illness, Disease Health, Well-being
Happiness (Noun) Joy, Contentment Sadness, Unhappiness
Friend (Noun) Companion, Pal Enemy, Foe
Need (Noun/Verb) Requirement, Surplus, Excess
Necessity
Sympathy (Noun) Compassion, Apathy, Indifference
Empathy
Prove (Verb) Confirm, Verify Disprove, Refute
False (Adjective) Untrue, Incorrect True, Accurate
Harm (Noun/Verb) Injury, Damage Benefit, Protection
Laugh (Verb/Noun) Chuckle, Giggle Cry, Sob

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Pleasure (Noun/Verb)
groupEnjoyment, Delight Displeasure,
Discontentment
Bring (Verb) Carry, Fetch Take, Remove
Idea (Noun) Concept, Notion Reality, Fact
Popular (Adjective) Well-liked, Famous Unpopular, Unknown
Form (Noun/Verb) Shape, Structure Formless, Shapeless
Entertainment (Noun) Amusement, Boredom, Tedium
Recreation
Organize (Verb) Arrange, Coordinate Disorganize, Scatter
Sponsor (Verb/Noun) Supporter, Patron Opponent, Critic
Multinational (Adjective) International, Global Local, Domestic
Pay (Verb/Noun) Remunerate, Receive, Collect
Compensate
Watch (Verb/Noun) Observe, Monitor Ignore, Neglect
Maximum (Noun/Adjective) Highest, Greatest Minimum, Least
Recognition (Noun) Acknowledgment, Ignorance, Neglect
Notice
People (Noun) Humans, Population Animals, Non-human
Conservative (Adjective/Noun) Traditional, Progressive, Liberal
Conventional
Early (Adjective/Adverb) Timely, Premature Late, Delayed
Believe (Verb) Trust, Have faith Doubt, Disbelieve
World (Noun) Globe, Earth Local, Limited
All (Adjective/Adverb/Noun) Every, Everything None, Nothing
Poverty (Noun) Destitution, Wealth, Affluence
Hardship
Sufferings (Noun) Pain, Misery Joy, Happiness
Overcome (Verb) Conquer, Defeat Surrender, Succumb
Same (Adjective) Identical, Similar Different, Diverse
Perplexing (Adjective) Confusing, Baffling Clear, Understandable
Upsetting (Adjective/Verb) Disturbing, Soothing, Comforting
Distressing
Imperialism (Noun) Colonialism, Independence, Freedom
Domination
Evil (Noun/Adjective) Wicked, Malevolent Good, Virtuous

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Sooner (Adverb)
groupEarly, Before Later, After
Chucked (Verb) Discarded, Thrown Retained, Kept
Better (Adjective/Adverb) Superior, Improved Worse, Inferior
Theoretically (Adverb) Hypothetically, Practically, Actually
Speculatively
Secretly (Adverb) Confidentially, Openly, Publicly
Stealthily
Oppressor (Noun) Tyrant, Persecutor Liberator, Protector
Success (Noun) Achievement, Failure, Defeat
Prosperity
Job (Noun) Work, Occupation Leisure, Rest
Great (Adjective) Grand, Magnificent Small, Insignificant
Because (Conjunction) Since, Due to Regardless, Irrespective
Know (Verb) Understand, Ignorance, Unawareness
Familiarize
Follow (Verb) Obey, Pursue Rebel, Disobey
Rule (Noun/Verb) Regulation, Anarchy, Disorder
Guideline
Never (Adverb) Not ever, No time Always, Continuously
Victory (Noun) Triumph, Conquest Defeat, Loss
Desirable (Adjective) Attractive, Appealing Undesirable, Unappealing
Liberation (Noun) Freedom, Release Captivity, Confinement
Brutal (Adjective) Cruel, Savage Gentle, Kind
Massacre (Noun/Verb) Slaughter, Carnage Salvation, Rescue
Human (Adjective/Noun) Homo sapiens, Non-human, Animal
Mankind
Located (Verb) Situated, Positioned Removed, Displaced
Called (Verb) Named, Referred Unnamed, Anonymous
Surrounded (Verb) Encircled, Isolated, Alone
Encompassed
Started (Verb) Began, Commenced Ended, Finished
Killed (Verb) Murdered, Saved, Preserved
Slaughtered
Largest (Adjective) Biggest, Greatest Smallest, Tiniest
Fertile (Adjective) Productive, Rich Barren, Infertile

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Industrious (Adjective)
groupHardworking,
Diligent
Lazy, Idle

Ceaselessly (Adverb) Continuously, Sporadically,

Uninterruptedly Intermittently
Lazy (Adjective) Idle, Slothful Energetic, Active
Love (Noun/Verb) Affection, Adoration Hate, Detest
Strong (Adjective) Powerful, Mighty Weak, Feeble
Moving (Adjective/Verb) Moving, Mobile Stationary, Still
Respect (Noun/Verb) Admiration, Esteem Disrespect, Disregard
Devotion (Noun) Dedication, Loyalty Indifference, Apathy
Consist (Verb) Comprise, Compose Exclude, Omit
Narrow (Adjective/Verb) Thin, Slim Wide, Broad
Include (Verb) Incorporate, Contain Exclude, Omit
Aquatic (Adjective) Water-based, Terrestrial, Land-based
Marine
Successful (Adjective) Achieving, Unsuccessful, Failing
Prosperous
Broad (Adjective) Wide, Extensive Narrow, Limited
Habitat (Noun) Environment, Barren, Uninhabited
Dwelling
Inconspicuous (Adjective) Unnoticeable, Noticeable, Visible
Invisible
Certain (Adjective) Definite, Assured Uncertain, Doubtful
Employed (Adjective) Hired, Occupied Unemployed, Idle
Attractive (Adjective) Appealing, Alluring Unattractive, Repelling
Dark (Adjective/Noun) Gloomy, Obscure Bright, Light
Shiny (Adjective) Gleaming, Polished Dull, Matte
Beauty (Noun) Attractiveness, Ugliness, Plainness
Elegance
Ambition (Noun) Aspiration, Goal Contentment, Apathy
Popular (Adjective) Well-liked, Famous Unpopular, Unknown
Effects (Noun) Impact, Cause, Source
Consequence
Touch (Verb/Noun) Contact, Feel Distance, Avoidance
Means (Noun) Method, Way End, Conclusion

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Connected (Adjective/Verb)
groupLinked, Related Disconnected, Unrelated
Unknown (Adjective) Unidentified, Familiar, Recognizable
Mystery
Easy (Adjective) Simple, Effortless Difficult, Challenging
Harass (Verb) Annoy, Disturb Comfort, Soothe
Teenager (Noun) Adolescent, Youth Adult, Elder
Spend (Verb) Consume, Expend Save, Conserve
Curse (Noun/Verb) Hex, Malediction Blessing, Benediction
Retards (Verb) Delays, Hinders Accelerates, Promotes
Darkness (Noun) Obscurity, Shadow Light, Brightness
Unaware (Adjective) Ignorant, Knowledgeable, Aware
Uninformed
Most (Adjective/Noun) Majority, Almost all Few, Least
Because (Conjunction) Since, Due to Regardless, Irrespective
Practical (Adjective) Functional, Usable Theoretical, Impractical
Measures (Noun) Steps, Actions Neglect, Inaction
Remove (Verb) Eliminate, Withdraw Add, Insert
Enlightened (Adjective) Informed, Uninformed, Ignorant
Knowledgeable
Honesty (Noun) Integrity, Dishonesty, Deceit
Truthfulness
Injustice (Noun) Unfairness, Justice, Fairness
Oppression
Immoral (Adjective) Unethical, Depraved Moral, Virtuous
Uncomfortable (Adjective) Restless, Anxious Comfortable, Relaxed
Responsible (Adjective) Accountable, Irresponsible, Negligent
Answerable
Perform (Verb) Execute, Accomplish Neglect, Fail
Insincerity (Noun) Dishonesty, Sincerity, Honesty
Deception
Better (Adjective/Adverb) Superior, Improved Worse, Inferior
Falsehood (Noun) Deceit, Untruth Truth, Authenticity
Never (Adverb) Not ever, No time Always, Continuously
Weaker (Adjective) Frailer, Less robust Stronger, More potent

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Discourage (Verb)
groupDeter, Dishearten Encourage, Motivate
Frustrating (Adjective/Verb) Disheartening, Satisfying, Gratifying
Annoying
Interest (Noun/Verb) Curiosity, Attraction Disinterest, Apathy
Ability (Noun) Competence, Skill Inability, Incapacity
Dream (Noun/Verb) Vision, Fantasy Reality, Fact
Best (Adjective/Noun) Finest, Optimal Worst, Inferior
Achieve (Verb) Accomplish, Attain Fail, Miss
Nation (Noun) Country, People Individual, Person
Dependent (Adjective) Reliant, Subordinate Independent, Self-reliant
Dominate (Verb) Control, Rule Submit, Surrender
Importance (Noun) Significance, Insignificance, Irrelevance
Relevance
Mark (Noun/Verb) Symbol, Sign Blur, Obscure
Declare (Verb) Announce, Proclaim Conceal, Suppress
Begin (Verb) Commence, Start Conclude, End
Battle (Noun/Verb) Conflict, Combat Peace, Truce
Freedom (Noun) Liberty, Autonomy Captivity, Oppression

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