In English, Synonyms and Antonyms form the foundation of vocabulary building. They are widely asked in competitive exams, interviews, and school tests. Knowing them helps in better writing, communication, and comprehension skills.
👉 Synonyms = Words with the same or similar meaning 👉 Antonyms = Words with opposite meaning
This guide provides a complete A to Z list of synonyms and antonyms with examples.
✅ Synonyms and Antonyms List A to Z
🔹 A Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Able
Capable, Skilled
Unable, Incompetent
Abundant
Plenty, Ample
Scarce, Rare
Accept
Receive, Approve
Reject, Deny
Active
Energetic, Lively
Lazy, Inactive
Angry
Furious, Mad
Calm, Peaceful
🔹 B Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Beautiful
Attractive, Pretty
Ugly, Unpleasant
Big
Large, Huge
Small, Tiny
Bold
Brave, Daring
Timid, Fearful
Bright
Shiny, Radiant
Dull, Dark
Busy
Occupied, Engaged
Idle, Free
🔹 C Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Calm
Peaceful, Quiet
Noisy, Disturbed
Clever
Smart, Intelligent
Foolish, Stupid
Cold
Freezing, Chilly
Hot, Warm
Correct
Right, Accurate
Wrong, False
Cruel
Harsh, Brutal
Kind, Gentle
🔹 D Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Dark
Dim, Shadowy
Bright, Light
Deep
Profound, Intense
Shallow, Superficial
Difficult
Hard, Challenging
Easy, Simple
Dry
Arid, Parched
Wet, Moist
Dull
Boring, Lifeless
Interesting, Exciting
🔹 E Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Early
Prompt, Timely
Late, Delayed
Easy
Simple, Effortless
Hard, Difficult
End
Finish, Conclude
Start, Begin
Enter
Join, Go in
Exit, Leave
Expand
Enlarge, Grow
Contract, Shrink
🔹 F Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Fast
Quick, Rapid
Slow, Sluggish
Fat
Plump, Chubby
Thin, Slim
Friend
Companion, Ally
Enemy, Rival
Full
Complete, Entire
Empty, Hollow
False
Wrong, Fake
True, Genuine
🔹 G Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Good
Excellent, Fine
Bad, Evil
Great
Huge, Immense
Small, Minor
Generous
Kind, Charitable
Selfish, Greedy
Glad
Happy, Pleased
Sad, Unhappy
Gentle
Soft, Tender
Harsh, Rough
🔹 H Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Happy
Joyful, Cheerful
Sad, Miserable
Hard
Firm, Strong
Soft, Weak
Honest
Truthful, Sincere
Dishonest, False
Hot
Warm, Heated
Cold, Cool
Huge
Large, Enormous
Tiny, Small
🔹 I Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Important
Essential, Vital
Unimportant, Trivial
Increase
Grow, Rise
Decrease, Reduce
Intelligent
Clever, Bright
Stupid, Foolish
Interesting
Fascinating, Engaging
Boring, Dull
Inside
Within, Interior
Outside, Exterior
🔹 J Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Join
Connect, Unite
Separate, Divide
Joy
Happiness, Delight
Sorrow, Misery
Just
Fair, Honest
Unfair, Partial
🔹 K Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Kind
Gentle, Generous
Cruel, Harsh
Keep
Hold, Retain
Lose, Release
🔹 L Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Large
Big, Huge
Small, Tiny
Lazy
Idle, Sluggish
Active, Energetic
Love
Affection, Fondness
Hate, Dislike
Long
Extended, Tall
Short, Brief
Light
Bright, Radiant
Dark, Dull
🔹 M Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Many
Numerous, Several
Few, Little
Mean
Unkind, Nasty
Kind, Generous
Modern
New, Recent
Ancient, Old
Move
Shift, Transfer
Stay, Stop
Miser
Stingy, Greedy
Generous, Liberal
🔹 N Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Near
Close, Nearby
Far, Distant
New
Fresh, Recent
Old, Ancient
Noise
Sound, Clamor
Silence, Quiet
Narrow
Thin, Slim
Wide, Broad
🔹 O Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Old
Ancient, Aged
Young, New
Open
Unlocked, Free
Closed, Shut
Over
Above, On top
Under, Below
Optimistic
Hopeful, Positive
Pessimistic, Negative
🔹 P Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Powerful
Strong, Mighty
Weak, Feeble
Polite
Respectful, Courteous
Rude, Impolite
Poor
Needy, Destitute
Rich, Wealthy
Pretty
Beautiful, Attractive
Ugly, Horrid
Push
Press, Shove
Pull, Drag
🔹 Q Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Quick
Fast, Rapid
Slow, Sluggish
Quiet
Silent, Calm
Noisy, Loud
🔹 R Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Rich
Wealthy, Affluent
Poor, Needy
Right
Correct, Accurate
Wrong, False
Rough
Harsh, Rigid
Smooth, Gentle
Rare
Uncommon, Unusual
Common, Frequent
🔹 S Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Strong
Powerful, Robust
Weak, Feeble
Sweet
Sugary, Pleasant
Bitter, Sour
Soft
Tender, Gentle
Hard, Harsh
Safe
Secure, Protected
Dangerous, Risky
Simple
Easy, Plain
Complicated, Complex
🔹 T Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Tall
High, Long
Short, Low
True
Real, Genuine
False, Fake
Thick
Heavy, Dense
Thin, Slim
Tidy
Neat, Clean
Messy, Dirty
🔹 U Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Useful
Helpful, Beneficial
Useless, Worthless
Ugly
Unattractive, Horrid
Beautiful, Pretty
Up
Above, High
Down, Below
🔹 V Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Victory
Success, Triumph
Defeat, Loss
Value
Worth, Importance
Worthless, Useless
Vast
Huge, Immense
Small, Limited
🔹 W Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Weak
Feeble, Frail
Strong, Robust
Wide
Broad, Large
Narrow, Thin
Win
Succeed, Triumph
Lose, Fail
Wrong
Incorrect, False
Correct, Right
🔹 Y Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Young
Youthful, Fresh
Old, Aged
Yes
Agree, Affirm
No, Deny
🔹 Z Words
Word
Synonym
Antonym
Zeal
Passion, Enthusiasm
Apathy, Indifference
Zero
Nil, Nothing
Everything, Whole
Zenith
Peak, Summit
Nadir, Bottom
📌 Importance of Synonyms & Antonyms
Improves vocabulary power
Useful in competitive exams (SSC, UPSC, Banking, IELTS)