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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?

Enormous Signup and view all the answers

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

Expand Signup and view all the answers

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

Enormous Signup and view all the answers

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

Illustrate Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their synonyms:

Vast = Huge Fast = Rapid Happy = Joyful Old = Ancient Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their synonyms:

Rapid = Swift Huge = Enormous Furious = Irate Sparse = Scattered 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 _______________?

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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!