About This Quiz
You've got to know the difference between a synonym and an antonym to ace this quiz!
Seriously, get these confused, and you'll be in a world of trouble on this quiz. A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word — such as "common" and "ordinary" — and antonyms are words that are words that have opposite meanings — such as "hot" and "cold."
Synonyms are synonymous and in a state of synonymy. A synonym for the word "synonym" is "equivalent." A metonym is also a synonym because it is used in the place of a word — like the word "smoke" may take the place of "cigarette." Confused? Don't be. We'll walk you through it.
Pure linguists may argue that there is no such thing as an actual synonym as no word can have the exact same meaning as another word - there are slight variations that account for usage, history, and origin. But for the purposes of this quiz, and to make our high school English teachers happy, we're going to play by the rules and assume that many words are alike enough for us to refer to them as synonyms.
If we haven't completely gotten you turned around, get ready to play with words!
The word "proceed" is a good synonym for "advance," which means "to move forward." The word "halt" would be an antonym.
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The word "run" would be a good synonym for the word "flee," which means "to run away." The word "arrive" might be a good antonym.
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The word "harm" would be a good synonym for the word "injure," which means "to damage." The word "fix" might be a good antonym.
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The word "calm" might be a good synonym for the word "tranquil," which means "peaceful." The word "angry" might be a good antonym.
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The word "hurry" is a good synonym for the word "hasten," which means "accelerate." The word "slow" might be a good antonym.
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The word "hide" would be a good synonym for the word "camouflage," which means "to conceal." The word "reveal" would be a good antonym.
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The word "do" might be a good synonym for the word "execute," which means "to accomplish." The word "cancel" might be a good antonym.
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The word "have" would be a good synonym for the word "possess," which means "own." The word "relinquish" might be a good antonym.
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The word "use" might be a good synonym for the word "comsume," which means "devour or utilize." The word "save" might be a good antonym.
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The word "get" would be a good synonym for the word "obtain," which means "acquire." The word "release" might be a good antonym.
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The word "keep" would be a good synonym for the word "retain," which means "hold or have." The word "release" might be a good antonym.
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The word "take" might be a good synonym for the word "seize," which means "grasp." The word "release" might be a good antonym.
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The word "make" might be a good synonym for the word "create," which means "to bring about." The word "destroy" would be a good antonym.
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The word "break" might be a good synonym for the word "shatter," which means "to destroy." The word "repair" might be a good antonym.
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The word "destroy" might be a good synonym for the word "demolish," which means "to ruin." The word "repair" might be a good antonym.
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The word "kill" might be a good synonym for the word "murder," which means "slaughter." Fun fact: the word "murder" is also a flock of crows.
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The word "cut" might be a good synonym for the word "cleave," which means "to split or divide." The word "mend" might be a good antonym.
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The word "fall" might be a good synonym for the word "tumble," which means "to roll end over end." In this sense, the word "fall" has nothing to do with the seasons.
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The word "fly" might be a good synonym for the word "soar," which means "to fly at a great height." The word "sink" might be a good antonym.
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The word "decide" might be a good synonym for the word "determine," which means "to conclude." The word "hesitate" might be a good antonym.
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The word "help" might be a good synonym for the word "assist," which means "to give aid." The word "damage" might be a good antonym.
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The word "mark" might be a good synonym for the word "imprint," which means "an impression." The word "erase" might be a good antonym.
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The word "plot" might be a good synonym for the word "scheme," which means "program of action." The word "plan" would also be a good synonym.
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The word "show" would be a good synonym for the word "display," which means "exhibit." The word "hide" might be a good antonym.
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The word "normal" might be a good synonym for the word "standard," which means "usual." The word "abnormal" would be a good antonym.
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The word "anger" might be a good synonym for the word "infuriate," which means "to enrage." The word "pacify" might be a good antonym.
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The word "tell" might be a good synonym for the word "disclose," which means "reveal." The word "conceal" might be a good antonym.
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The word "retreat" would be a good synonym for the word "recede," which means "to withdraw or diminish." The word "expand" would be an appropriate antonym.
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The word "fear" might be a good synonym for the word "alarm," which means "fright." The word "ease" might be a good antonym.
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The word "moody" might be a good synonym for the word "temperamental," which means "irritable." The word "placid" might be a good antonym.
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The word "hate" is a good synonym for the word "loathe," which means "abhor." The word "adore" might be a good antonym.
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The word "bad" might be a good synonym for the word "corrupt," which means "wicked." The word "wholesome" might be a good antonym.
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The word "crooked" might be a good synonym for the word "twisted," which means "distorted." The word "straight" might be a good antonym.
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The word "dull" would be a good synonym for the word "tedious," which means "tiresome." The word "exciting" might be a good antonym.
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The word "gorgeous" might be a good synonym for the word "beautiful," which means "having beauty." The word "ugly" would be a good antonym.
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