In this lesson we’re looking at another great way to avoid repetition in English.
The usage of synonyms relies on the speaker’s vocabulary, so let’s have a look at some more advanced level synonyms.
Have fun with the lesson, and don’t forget to try the quizzes.
– James.
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Using synonyms
If you have to repeat a word, and you are unable to use the other two techniques that we’ve looked at, you may have to use a synonym. Here are a few examples:
She shouted at me to stop, and yelled some more when I didn’t.
During the argument I told her I didn’t want to fight any more.
He’s rich, probably the wealthiest in town.
Vocabulary: Synonyms
trust (v) = have faith
skilled (adj) = accomplished
persuade (v) = convince
lie (v) = mislead
scared (adj) = terrified
whirlpool (n) = maelstrom
shy (adj) = bashful
exposed (adj) = debunked
cut (v) = cleave
beautiful (adj) = gorgeous
abundance (n) = plethora
demanding (adj) = exigent
correct (v) = ammend
quaint (adj) = old-fashioned
praise (v) = glorify
philanthropic (adj) = charitable
travesty (n) = catastrophe
immobile (adj) = static
ephemeral (adj) = short-lived
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- the other gentleman.
- it's so gorgeous!
- I don't mean to be bashful!
- and cleaved off the fat.
- and his ideas debunked.
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The man was talking to
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- and their notes have been emended.
- I've never met someone so exigent!
- and such old-fashioned houses!
- and a plethora of wine!
- I'd never seen such a powerful maelstrom.
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They corrected the presentation
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Her mother is so demanding,
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What a quaint village,
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There is an abundance of choice for cheese in France,
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There was a whirlpool in the lake,
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I don't trust the new manager. I have no in him whatsoever.
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Advertisements aren't allowed to lie, but they they us in certain subtle ways.
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The girl was scared of the dog, I saw her face.
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- glorify
- correct
- catastrophe
- static
- charitable
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praise (v)
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emend (v)
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travesty (n)
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immobile (adj)
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philanthropic (adj)
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- short-lived
- shout
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ephemeral (adj)
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yell (v)
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rich (adj)
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cut (v)
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mislead (v)
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