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IELTS Vocabulary: Synonyms
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IELTS Vocabulary: Synonyms

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Which of the following are common synonyms in IELTS?

  • Big - Large - Huge
  • Fast - Quick - Rapid (correct)
  • Happy - Joyful - Sad
  • Hot - Cold - Warm
  • What is a synonym for the word 'big'?

  • Huge (correct)
  • Small
  • Fast
  • Happy
  • Match the following words with their synonyms:

    Huge = Enormous Fast = Rapid Happy = Elated Old = Ancient

    What is a synonym of 'Huge' in the context of IELTS writing task 1?

    <p>Enormous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a synonym for 'enlarge' in the context of IELTS writing task 1?

    <p>Expand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words is a synonym for 'huge' in writing task 1 of the IELTS?

    <p>Enormous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a synonym for 'describe' in the context of the IELTS Writing Task 1?

    <p>Illustrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words with their synonyms:

    <p>Vast = Huge Fast = Rapid Happy = Joyful Old = Ancient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words with their synonyms:

    <p>Rapid = Swift Huge = Enormous Furious = Irate Sparse = Scattered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word in the _______________?

    <p>synonym</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    IELTS Synonyms Overview

    • Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning, enhancing vocabulary and expression in writing tasks.
    • Utilizing synonyms effectively can improve the variety and clarity of language in essays and reports.

    Common Synonyms for 'Big'

    • 'Large' is a straightforward synonym for 'big.'
    • 'Enormous' refers to something exceptionally large or massive.
    • 'Vast' emphasizes an immense extent or degree.

    Synonyms for 'Huge' in IELTS

    • 'Immense' captures the idea of something extremely large or vast.
    • 'Gigantic' is another synonym, denoting something that is extraordinarily big.

    Synonyms for 'Enlarge' in IELTS

    • 'Expand' serves as a synonym, indicating an increase in size or volume.
    • 'Increase' can also be used to express the act of making something larger.

    Synonyms for 'Describe'

    • 'Illustrate' is a synonym that refers to explaining or clarifying something through examples.
    • 'Represent' implies depicting or portraying information in writing.

    Terminology

    • A synonym refers to a word with a similar meaning to another word, enhancing linguistic diversity in written tasks.

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    Test your knowledge of common synonyms in IELTS vocabulary. Identify the correct synonyms for given words. Practise for your IELTS exam with this quiz!

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