10th Class English Antonyms / Synonyms Antonyms and Synonyms

Antonyms and Synonyms

Antonyms: Those words which are opposite in meaning to the given words are known as Antonyms.

Synonyms: The words which are similar in the meaning to the given words are known as Synonyms.

            Idioms and Phrases

An idiom is an expression, a word, or a phrase. The meaning of an idiom is completely different from the literal meaning of its individual elements. Idioms do not mean the same as what the words say but have a hidden meaning.

A phrase has two or more words which are related to each other. A phrase does not contain a verb and a subject.

Below are mentioned some idioms and phrases to develop your understanding.

1.    An arm and a leg-  Extremely expensive or costly

2.    Go the extra mile- To make a special effort

3.    Couch potato- A person who watches a lot of television and does little or no exercise

4.    Way around- To find an alternative or solution for something

5.    All ears- To be attentive

Homonyms

Homonyms are two or more words having same pronunciation or spelling but different meanings.

Look at the following examples.

1.    Air- The invisible gaseous substance which surrounds the earth

Heir- A person lawfully entitled to the property or rank of another on that person?s death

2.    Beach- A sandy shore especially by the sea

Beech- A large tree with smooth grey bark and glossy leaves

3.    Patience- The capacity to accept or tolerate problems

Patients- A person who receives medical treatment