Describe the difference between related words

Keynotes :

What are Related Words?

Related words are words that have similar meanings or are connected to the same idea. They might be synonyms (words that mean almost the same thing) or words that are used in the same context. But remember, even though they are related, they have different shades of meaning!

Let’s Look at Some Examples!

Happy vs. Joyful Happy Joyful

Both words mean feeling good, but ‘joyful’ is a stronger feeling than ‘happy’. Happy is like a sunny day. Joyful is like winning a prize!

Big vs. Huge Big Huge

Both words mean something is large, but ‘huge’ means very, very big! Big is like an elephant. Huge is like a giant!

Look vs. Stare Look Stare

Both words mean to use your eyes, but ‘stare’ means to look at something for a long time. Look is like glancing at a picture. Stare is like watching a movie!

Time for an Exercise!

Choose the word that best fits the sentence.

1. The dog was (happy / joyful) to see its owner.
   (Which word shows a stronger feeling?)
2. The building was (big / huge)! It reached the clouds!
   (Which word means very, very big?)
3. I had to (look / stare) at the funny clown because he was so silly.
   (Which word means to watch for a long time?)

Answer Key:

1. happy
2. huge
3. stare

Why is This Important?

Knowing the difference between related words helps you to:

• Use the right word to express yourself clearly.
• Make your writing more interesting and descriptive.
• Understand what you read and hear better.

let’s practice!