Introduction

Hello, Year 3! Today, we are going to learn about finding words with related meanings. This is an important skill that helps us understand how words connect to each other. Let’s dive in!

What Does “Related Meanings” Mean?

When we talk about “related meanings,” we are looking for words that are similar in meaning. For example, the words happy and joyful mean almost the same thing.

Example

  • Happy: Feeling good or cheerful.
  • Joyful: Feeling very happy.

Both words describe a positive feeling, so they are related!

Key Rules

  1. Synonyms: These are words that have the same or similar meanings.
    • Example: Big and large.
  2. Antonyms: These are words that have opposite meanings.
    • Example: Hot and cold.

Tips and Tricks

  • Think of Context: Sometimes, words can be related based on the situation. For example, run can relate to jog when talking about exercise.
  • Use a Thesaurus: A thesaurus is a book or online tool that lists words with similar meanings.
  • Practice with Groups: Group similar words together to help remember them.

Activities

Let’s practice finding words with related meanings! Below are some questions for you to try.

Easy Level Questions

  1. What is a synonym for tiny?
  2. What is a synonym for fast?
  3. Find a word that means the same as angry.
  4. What is another word for beautiful?
  5. What word means the same as sad?
  6. What is a synonym for bright?
  7. Find a word that means the same as smart.
  8. What is another word for funny?
  9. What word means the same as quiet?
  10. What is a synonym for strong?
  11. Find a word that means the same as small.
  12. What is another word for happy?
  13. What word means the same as help?
  14. What is a synonym for old?
  15. Find a word that means the same as sweet.
  16. What is another word for hard?
  17. What word means the same as quick?
  18. What is a synonym for shiny?
  19. Find a word that means the same as cold.
  20. What is another word for rich?

Medium Level Questions

  1. What is a synonym for difficult?
  2. What is another word for brave?
  3. Find a word that means the same as delicious.
  4. What is a synonym for famous?
  5. What word means the same as curious?
  6. What is another word for nervous?
  7. Find a word that means the same as mysterious.
  8. What is a synonym for generous?
  9. What word means the same as calm?
  10. What is another word for strange?
  11. Find a word that means the same as brilliant.
  12. What is a synonym for patient?
  13. What word means the same as gorgeous?
  14. What is another word for careful?
  15. Find a word that means the same as powerful.
  16. What is a synonym for faithful?
  17. What word means the same as cheerful?
  18. What is another word for creative?
  19. Find a word that means the same as beautiful when talking about nature.
  20. What is a synonym for thunderous?

Hard Level Questions

  1. What is a synonym for zealous?
  2. What is another word for meticulous?
  3. Find a word that means the same as perplexing.
  4. What is a synonym for innocuous?
  5. What word means the same as gregarious?
  6. What is another word for benevolent?
  7. Find a word that means the same as cumbersome.
  8. What is a synonym for ostentatious?
  9. What word means the same as sagacious?
  10. What is another word for tenacious?
  11. Find a word that means the same as antagonistic.
  12. What is a synonym for ephemeral?
  13. What word means the same as resilient?
  14. What is another word for pensive?
  15. Find a word that means the same as equanimous.
  16. What is a synonym for rambunctious?
  17. What word means the same as transient?
  18. What is another word for exuberant?
  19. Find a word that means the same as exemplary.
  20. What is a synonym for unfathomable?

Answers

Easy Level Answers

  1. Small
  2. Quick
  3. Mad
  4. Pretty
  5. Unhappy
  6. Light
  7. Clever
  8. Amusing
  9. Silent
  10. Sturdy
  11. Miniature
  12. Joyful
  13. Assist
  14. Aged
  15. Sugary
  16. Tough
  17. Speedy
  18. Glossy
  19. Cool
  20. Wealthy

Medium Level Answers

  1. Hard
  2. Courageous
  3. Tasty
  4. Notable
  5. Inquisitive
  6. Anxious
  7. Enigmatic
  8. Giving
  9. Peaceful
  10. Unusual
  11. Bright
  12. Tolerant
  13. Stunning
  14. Cautious
  15. Mighty
  16. Loyal
  17. Merry
  18. Imaginative
  19. Scenic
  20. Boisterous

Hard Level Answers

  1. Passionate
  2. Precise
  3. Confusing
  4. Harmless
  5. Social
  6. Kind-hearted
  7. Bulky
  8. Showy
  9. Wise
  10. Persistent
  11. Hostile
  12. Fleeting
  13. Strong
  14. Reflective
  15. Calm
  16. Noisy
  17. Temporary
  18. Lively
  19. Model
  20. Incomprehensible

Now, let’s practice together and see how many related words we can find! Happy learning!