1. Synonyms:
* Definition: Words that have the same or nearly the same meaning.
* Example:
* Happy and Joyful are synonyms.
* Large and Big are synonyms.
2. Antonyms:
* Definition: Words that have opposite meanings.
* Example:
* Happy and Sad are antonyms.
* Hot and Cold are antonyms.
3. Variations:
* Definition: This is a broader term than synonyms and antonyms. It refers to different forms of a word, including:
* Different parts of speech: For example, the verb "run" can be a noun ("a run in my stocking") or an adjective ("a run-down car").
* Different tenses or forms: "Run," "running," "ran," "runs" all represent different forms of the same verb.
* Different spellings: "colour" (UK) vs. "color" (US)
* Different meanings: Some words can have multiple meanings. For example, "bank" can refer to a financial institution or the edge of a river.
In summary:
* Synonyms are words with similar meanings.
* Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
* Variations encompass a wider range of word forms and meanings.
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