One such concept of general english is Synonyms.Synonyms means the word which has exactly the same meaning as the word. Simply, they are different words carrying same meanings. Learning synonyms can enhance your vocabulary and give you an edge over others. Not to mention, all most all competitive exams include questions testing your basic language skill consisting of questions on Synonyms as well..
Here in this article ,I have picked up very commonly used english words starting with alphabet "A "and have attempted to put forward more than one Synonym of the word. Thus by learning multiple words containing similar meaning will not only help clear Competitive exams but also give your vocabulary an abundance.
So below are words, their meaning ,its Synonyms and a sentence formed using the word to explain it better.
1. ABACK (adverb): Taken unaware
Synonyms:
• Surprise
• Thrown of
• Confused
• Thrown off guard
Sentence : I was taken aback to hear the news of his death.
2.ABANDONED(adjective): left or forsaken by owner or inhibitor.
Synonyms:
• Deserted
• Rejected
• Forsaken
• Renounced
• Abdicated
• Waived
• Quit
Sentence: The house was abandoned after rumours of evil in the house.
3.ABANDONEDLY(adverb): helplessly
Synonyms:
• Powerlessly
• Dependently
• Feebly
• Willy-nilly
• Involuntarily
• Defencelessly
Sentence: After the outbreak of Corona virus ,the government abandonedly took the decision of complete lockdown all over India.
4.ABANDON(noun): careless disregard of the consequences.
Synonyms:
• Impulse
• Recklessness
• Wildness
• Freedom
• Uninhibitedness
• Unrestraint
• Thoughtlessness
Sentence: people tend to abandon mask while going out during the outbreak of the pandemic.
5.ABBREVIATE (verb): shorten
Synonyms:
• Compress
• Prune
• Trim
• Summarize
• Clip
• Boil down
• A nutshell
• Encapsulate
• Cut-back
• Condense
• Abstract
• Reduce
Sentence: In today's internet world, youngster abbreviate almost all day today words for their convenience.
6.ABDICATE(verb): give up such as power or responsibility and duties
Synonyms:
• Renounce
• Give up
Sentence: The king abdicated his kingdom as he followed the path of moksha.
7.ABODE(noun): building or place where one resides.
Synonyms:
• Dwelling
• Habitat
• Flat
• Address
• Den
• Condo
• Domicile
• Crib
• Haunt
• Lodging
• Hearth
• Base
• Crash pad
• Headquarters
• Hole
• Home
• House
• Sanctuary
Sentence: A clean home is God's abode.
8.ABRUPT(adjectives): marked by sudden change in subject and sharp transitions.
Synonyms:
• Disconnected
• Brusque
• Blunt
• Sudden
• Curt
• Short
• Quick
• Gruff
• Precipitous
Sentence: The car took an abrupt turn before crashing down to the pit.
9.ABSENT(verb): go away ,leave, not to be present.
Synonyms:
• Missing
• Lacking
• Absentminded
• Committed
• Away
• Gone
• Remove
Sentence: The class looked all dull and inactive because of many students remained absent.
10.ABSTAIN(verb): choose not to consume
Synonyms:
• Desist
• Refrain
• Forbear
• Avoid
• Shun
• Evade
• Give up
• Withhold
• Renounce
• Decline
• Refuse
Sentence: It is advisable to abstain from outside good because of the pandemic.
11.ABUNDANCE(noun): more than sufficient
Synonyms:
• Plenty
• Surplus
• Adequate
• Profusion
• Plethora
• Plenitude
• Teemingness
Sentence: The government provided fund to the needy in abundance.
12.ABUSE(noun):inhuman or cruel treatment.
Synonyms:
• Maltreatment
• Ill-treatment
• Harm
• Ill-usage
Sentence: The rich and powerful people always abused the poor and common people.
13.ABYSS(noun):unfathomable, a deep pit extending below.
Synonyms:
• Canyon
• Fissure
• Rift
• Ravine
• Inferno
• Cavity
• Void
Sentence: The Hindu religion is conceived as an abyss.
14.ACADEMY(noun): an institute for advancement of art, science or literature.
Synonyms:
• University
• Honorary society
• Conservatoire
• Seminary
• College
• Academy
• School
• Institute
• School house
Sentence: Academy grades are falling despite of growing awareness regarding education.
15.ABOLISH(verb): to do away with
Synonyms:
• Cancel
• Eliminate
• Annihilate
• Delete
• Annul
• Eradicate
Sentence: The government of India a abolished racism and promotes equality.
English is one important global language and without good english speaking and writing skills, we tend to find ourselves out of the box. We need to brush our skills so that we can pace up with the rapidly developing world.
