1. Synonyms and Antonyms
Lesson 6

2. Synonyms
A synonym is a word that has the same meaning as another word.
Examples:
I felt calm. I felt relaxed.

3. Antonyms Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Example:
The current was strong, but near the shore it was weak.

4. Antonyms
You can often form the antonym of an adjective by using the prefixes un, in, or im
Example:
even, uneven
expensive, inexpensive
possible, impossible

5. Guided Practice nimble/clumsy loud/noisy dark/light slow/rapid
Directions: Identify the proper adjective in the sentence.
nimble/clumsy
loud/noisy
dark/light
slow/rapid
rough/coarse
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