Homonyms- 1
What is a homonym?
A word that is spelled the same, but has multiple meanings.
What are synonyms?
different words that have the same or similar meanings.
What are antonyms?
Words that have opposite meanings.
Tessa used a match to light the candle.
What does the word MATCH mean in this sentence?
What is another meaning for the word MATCH?
In the sentence: something that is used to light a fire
Other meanings:
go well together
a sports game
Ask the group anything!
synonyms: nice, kind, welcoming, etc.
antonyms: unfriendly, mean, rude, etc.
What are two meanings of the word BARK?
1. The sound a dog makes
2. The outside of a tree
What is a synonym for the word BEAUTIFUL?
Pretty, attractive, gorgeous, etc.
What is an antonym for the word HERO?
villain, bad guy, etc.
What does the word DATE mean in this sentence?
What is another meaning of the word DATE?
In the sentence: a social or romantic event
Another meaning: the day, month, or year, as specified by a number
The current in the water was extremely strong.
What does the word CURRENT mean in this sentence?
What is another meaning for the word CURRENT?
in the sentence: flow of water
another meaning: up to date
What does the word BRIGHT mean in this sentence?
Rachel always gets straight As in school, and her relatives tell her that she is very bright.
What is another meaning for BRIGHT?
Another meaning: filled with light
My mom assisted me with my homework.
What is a synonym for the word ASSIST?
A. care
B. help
C. ignore
help
A. event
B. disagreement
C. examination
disagreement
The fly kept buzzing in my ear.
What does the word FLY mean in this sentence?
What is another meaning for the word FLY?
In the sentence: a type of bug
Another meaning: moving up through the air
Tell me one synonym and one antonym for the word GRATEFUL.
synonyms: thankful, appreciative, etc.
antonyms: unthankful, resentful, ungrateful, etc.
What are two meanings for the word RIGHT?
1. a direction
2. correct
There was no evidence to show that he committed a crime.
What is a synonym for the word EVIDENCE?
A. person
B. story
C. proof
proof
The room was completely silent during the test.
What is an antonym for the word SILENT?
A. noisy
B. quiet
C. talkative
D. nervous
noisy
My brother and I played soccer at the park today.
What does the word PARK mean in this sentence?
Can you think of another meaning for the word PARK?
In the sentence: a large public green area used for recreation
Another meaning: bringing a vehicle to a stop and leaving it there temporarily
My grandmother was feeling dizzy so she needed to lie down.
What does the word LIE mean in this sentence?
What is another meaning for the word LIE?
In the sentence: to recline
Another meaning: to tell a falsehood
What is the definition of the word MEAN in this sentence?
Casey did not mean to knock the pencil off of her desk.
What is another definition for MEAN?
In the sentence: the intended purpose
Another definition: not nice, rude
One advantage of virtual learning is that I get to stay in my pajamas all day!
What is a synonym for the word ADVANTAGE?
A. benefit
B. weakness
C. fact
D. dislike
benefit
The math problem had so many parts that Ken decided it was too complex to solve.
What is an antonym for the word COMPLEX?
A. difficult
B. fun
C. simple
D. sleepy
simple
Tasha ordered a can of sprite with her dinner.
What does the word CAN mean in this sentence?
What is another meaning of the word can?
In the sentence: metal container
Another meaning: able to
Tell me one synonym and one antonym for the word FRIENDLY.
synonyms: nice, kind, welcoming, etc.
antonyms: unfriendly, mean, rude, etc.