Synonyms and Antonyms for Kids! Synonyms and antonyms are two important concepts for kids to understand. Synonyms are words that have the same meaning, while antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. Here is a list of some common synonyms and antonyms for kids:
Synonyms:
– Big/Large
– Fast/Quick
– Happy/Joyful
Antonyms:
– Small/Tiny
– Slow/Calm
– Sad/Miserable
Synonyms and Antonyms for Kids
Sr. |
Words |
Synonyms |
Antonyms |
| 1 | Beginning | start, initiate | finish, end |
| 2 | Antagonize | provoke, embitter | soothe, tranquilize |
| 3 | Masculine | gallant, strapping | feminine, meek |
| 4 | Proficient | skilled, adept, competent | inefficient, inept |
| 5 | Adherent | follower, disciple | rival, adversary |
| 6 | Persuade | cajole, impress | dissuade, halt |
| 7 | Poor | destitute, needy, impoverished | rich, wealthy |
| 8 | Careful | cautious, watchful | careless, reckless |
| 9 | Mutual | joint, identical | separate, distinct |
| 10 | Fluctuate | deflect, vacillate | stabilize, resolve |
| 11 | Confident | bold, undaunted | diffident, cowardly |
| 12 | Tumultuous | violent, riotous | peaceful, harmonious |
| 13 | Forsake | desert, renounce | hold, maintain |
| 14 | Absolve | pardon, forgive | compel, accuse |
| 15 | Wrong | incorrect, untrue, mistaken | correct, right |
| 16 | Condense | compress, concentrate | expand, enlarge |
| 17 | Defray | spend, pay | disclaim, repudiate |
| 18 | Serious | grave, solemn, pensive | flighty, fickle |
| 19 | Confess | admit, acknowledge | deny |
| 20 | Predicament | plight, dilemma | resolution, confidence |
| 21 | Negligent | careless, derelict, inattentive | conscientious, careful |
| 22 | Juvenile | young, tender | dotage, antiquated |
| 23 | Murky | dusky, dreary | bright, shining |
| 24 | Vacant | unoccupied, empty | filled, occupied |
| 25 | Reduce | lessen, decrease, diminish | increase, enlarge, amplify |
| 26 | Compact | bunched, thick | loose, diffuse |
| 27 | Transient | temporal, transitory | lasting, enduring |
| 28 | Obsolete | extinct, dated, antiquated | stylish, vogue, current |
| 29 | Impair | diminish, deteriorate | restore, revive |
| 30 | Insufficient | inadequate, deficient | adequate, enough |
| 31 | Premature | early, hasty | late, delayed |
| 32 | Luxuriant | profuse, abundant | scanty, meager |
| 33 | Surplus | excess, additional, extra | lack, deficit |
| 34 | Mourn | grieve, lament, bemoan | rejoice |
| 35 | Honor | adoration, reverence | denunciation, shame |
| 36 | Loose | slack, limp | tight |
| 37 | Rout | vanquish, overthrow | succumb, withdraw |
| 38 | Grisly | disgusting, atrocious | pleasing, attractive |
| 39 | Outrageous | preposterous, shocking | warranted, acceptable |
| 40 | Judicious | thoughtful, prudent | irrational, foolish |
| 41 | Raze | destroy, demolish | build, construct |
| 42 | Insipid | tedious, prosaic | pleasing, appetizing |
| 43 | Zig -zag | oblique, wayward | straight, unbent |
| 44 | Relevant | pertinent, suitable, apropos | irrelevant, insignificant |
| 45 | Wane | decline, dwindle | ameliorate, rise |
| 46 | Languid | sluggish, apathetic | energetic, spirited |
| 47 | Obey | mind, heed, comply | disobey, resist |
| 48 | Separate | divide, segregate, partition | unite, join |
| 49 | Reliable | trustworthy, steadfast, stable | undependable, unreliable |
| 50 | Shy | bashful, timid | bold, aggressive |
| 51 | Cruel | mean, heartless, ruthless | kind, humane |
| 52 | Connect | join, link, attach | separate, disconnect |
| 53 | Utterly | completely, entirely | deficiently, incomplete |
| 54 | Glory | dignity, renown | shame, disgrace |
| 55 | Novice | tyro, beginner | veteran, ingenious |
| 56 | Reveal | the show, disclose, divulge | hide, conceal |
| 57 | Large | big, massive, huge | small, little |
| 58 | Urge | incite, implore | abhorrence, abomination |
| 59 | Radiant | luminous, shining, lustrous | dim, not illuminated |
| 60 | Encumbrance | hindrance, obstacle | incentive, stimulant |
| 61 | Axiom | adage, truism | absurdity, blunder |
| 62 | Wise | knowing, scholarly, smart | dull, uneducated |
| 63 | Adequate | sufficient, enough, ample | insufficient, sparse |
| 64 | Tranquil | peaceful, composed | violent, furious |
| 65 | Scrupulous | meticulous, ethical, fastidious | unethical, careless |
| 66 | Proud | arrogant, elated | modest, ashamed |
| 67 | Niggardly | miser, covetous | generous, profuse |
| 68 | Mitigate | alleviate, relieve | augment enhance |
| 69 | Callous | obdurate, unfeeling | compassionate, tender |
| 70 | Precious | cherished, valuable, prized | cheap, worthless |
| 71 | Rebellious | restless, attacking | submissive, compliant |
| 72 | Convalesce | recuperate, recover, heal | relapse |
| 73 | Obvious | evident, apparent | obscure, ambiguous |
| 74 | Shabby | miserable, impoverished | prosperous, thriving |
| 75 | Accord | agreement, harmony | discord |
| 76 | Constantly | always, continually | scarcely, seldom |
| 77 | Strong | powerful, mighty, potent | weak |
| 78 | Subsequent | consequent, following | preceding, previous |
| 79 | Contempt | scorn, disregard | regard, praise |
| 80 | Keen | sharp, poignant | vapid, insipid |
| 81 | Smooth | slick, glossy, level | rough |
| 82 | Sublime | magnificent, eminent | ridiculous |
| 83 | Obstruct | impede, prevent | hasten, encourage |
| 84 | Approve | accept, ratify, endorse | disapprove, censure |
| 85 | Scarce | scanty, rare, sparse | plentiful, abundant |
| 86 | Modest | humble, courteous | arrogant, pompous |
| 87 | Portion | part, segment, piece | whole, total |
| 88 | Hostile | antagonistic, aggressive, militant | friendly, cordial |
| 89 | Temperate | cool, moderate | boisterous, violent |
| 90 | Feeble | weak, frail | strong, robust |
| 91 | Abortive | vain, unproductive | productive |
| 92 | New | unused, fresh, modern | old, antique |
| 93 | Relentless | persistent, merciless, unyielding | lenient, sympathetic |
| 94 | Recreation | amusement, pleasure, pastime | work, labor |
| 95 | Base | vulgar, coarse | summit, noble |
| 96 | Concord | agreement, accord | discord |
| 97 | Contaminate | pollute, defile, infect | purify |
| 98 | Irrelevant | inappropriate, unrelated | relevant, pertinent, applicable |
| 99 | Total | whole, entire, complete | partial |
| 100 | Internal | inner, inside | external, outer |
| 101 | Decipher | interpret, reveal | misinterpret, distort |
| 102 | Upset | perturb, ruffle, agitate | soothe, calm |
| 103 | Wary | cautious, circumspect | heedless, negligent |
| 104 | Lure | attract, entice | repel, dissuade |
| 105 | Impulsive | flaky, impetuous | cautious, deliberate |
| 106 | Befogged | becloud, dim | clear-headed, uncloud |
| 107 | Ravage | destroy, ruin | reconstruct, renovate |
| 108 | System | scheme, entity | chaos, disorder |
| 109 | Dangerous | unsafe, hazardous, perilous | safe |
| 110 | Raise | hoist, elevate | lower |
| 111 | Colossal | enormous, immense, mammoth | tiny, insignificant, trivial |
| 112 | Thaw | melt, defrost | freeze |
| 113 | Reluctant | cautious, averse | anxious, eager |
| 114 | Sociable | friendly, cordial, gregarious | unfriendly, aloof |
| 115 | Timid | diffident, coward | bold, intrepid |
| 116 | Quack | impostor, deceiver | upright, unfeigned |
| 117 | Humble | meek, timid | proud, assertive |
| 118 | Care | concern, protection | neglect |
| 119 | Cozy | comfortable, snug, homey | uncomfortable |
| 120 | Lenient | compassionate, merciful | cruel, severe |
| 121 | Grudge | hatred, aversion | benevolence, affection |
| 122 | Gloomy | bleak, cloudy | gay, bright |
| 123 | Stationary | fixed, immobile, firm | movable, portable |
| 124 | Candid | blunt, bluff | evasive |
| 125 | Regular | routine, customary, steady | irregular, abnormal |
| 126 | Subvert | demolish, sabotage | generate, organize |
| 127 | Offend | displease, affront, disgust | please, delight |
| 128 | Hamstrung | cripple debilitate | strengthen, encourage |
| 129 | Charming | delightful, appealing, enchanting | obnoxious, gross, vulgar |
| 130 | Intriguing | fascinating, enthralling | uninteresting, dull |
| 131 | Thrive | prosper, flourish, develop | fail, fade, shrivel |
| 132 | Vague | unclear, obscure, indistinct | clear, definite |
| 133 | Outbreak | eruption, insurrection | compliance, subjection |
| 134 | Harmony | conformity, amicability | discord, discord |
| 135 | Conflict | fight, battle, struggle | peace, harmony |
| 136 | Authentic | accurate, credible | fictitious, unreal |
| 137 | Knotty | complicated difficult | simple, manageable |
| 138 | Immerse | submerge, involve | emerge, uncover |
| 139 | Frantic | violent, agitated | subdued, gentle |
| 140 | Eager | keen, acquisitive | indifferent, apathetic |
| 141 | Pertness | flippancy, impudence | modesty, diffidence |
| 142 | Comical | amusing, funny, humorous | tragic, sorrowful |
| 143 | Innocent | guiltless, blameless | guilty |
| 144 | Tangible | concrete, definite | vague, ambiguous |
| 145 | Arraign | incriminate, indict | exculpate, pardon |
| 146 | Awful | dreadful, atrocious | pleasant |
| 147 | Polite | gracious, refined, courteous | rude, discourteous |
| 148 | Ascend | climb escalate | descend, decline |
| 149 | Ban | prohibit, forbid, outlaw | allow, permit |
| 150 | Derogatory | sarcastic, critical | laudatory, appreciative |
| 151 | Sarcastic | ironical, derisive | courteous, gracious |
| 152 | Abject | despicable, servile | commendable, praiseworthy |
| 153 | Identical | alike, duplicate | different, varied |
| 154 | Painstaking | meticulous, precise, fastidious | careless, negligent |
| 155 | Complex | complicated, intricate | simple |
Learning synonyms and antonyms can help expand a child’s vocabulary. It can also help improve their writing and speaking skills. By understanding how to use synonyms and antonyms, kids can choose better words to communicate their thoughts and feelings more effectively.
