Synonyms

Synonyms—Words of the same grammatical class that have a similar, but not an identical meaning.

                                     ‘A’

Words                                                          Synonyms

 Abandon                                                     Quit, give up, relinquish

Ability                                                           Capability, capacity, aptitude, proficiency

Abnormal                                                     Odd, unusual, strange,

 Absurd                                                         Foolish, silly

Abuse                                                           Harm, hurt                                                                                                                

Anger                                                            Resentment, rage, fury

Abhor                                                           Dislike, hate.

Aid                                                                Help, relief, assistance

Adept                                                           Expert, apt, skilful

Apology                                                       Excuse, pardon, regret

Arrogance                                                   Pride, insolence

Abstain                                                        Desist, avoid

 Ascent                                                        Rise, late, elevation

Attack                                                          Assault, invasion, aggression

Apparent                                                     Evident, clear

Attain                                                           Win, gain, achieve

Awful                                                           Dreadful, terrible

Adversity                                                     Misfortune, poverty

Append                                                        Attach, mix

Accuse                                                         Charge, blame

Arrest                                                          Detain, capture, apprehend

Assembly                                                    Congregation, crowd

Argue                                                           Discuss, negotiate

Admire                                                        Appreciate, praise, value

Adore                                                          Worship, reverence, love, honour

Ambiguous                                                 Vague, unclear, doubtful

Amusing                                                      Witty, charming, funny, comical

Astonish                                                      Amaze, bewilder, surprise

Auspicious                                                  Prosperous, happy

Authentic                                                    Accurate, actual, faithful, factual

                              ‘B’

 Bane                                                           Curse, harm

Blame                                                        Charge, accuse

Banish                                                       Dismiss, expel, exile

Brave                                                         Valiant, bold, courageous

Bear                                                           Suffer, endure, tolerate

Bounty                                                      Generosity, gift

Belief                                                         Faith, trust

Brutal                                                         Savage, inhuman

Banter                                                        Make fun of, ridicule, taunt

Beautiful                                                   Attractive, delightful, fair,

Beneficial                                                  alluring, graceful

Brevity                                                      Economy, shortness, transience