100 Essential English Synonyms
Word
Synonyms
Abandon
Forsake, Desert, Leave
Ability
Capacity, Skill, Talent
Abolish
Cancel, Annul, Nullify
Abrupt
Sudden, Unexpected, Hasty
Abundant
Plentiful, Ample, Copious
Accurate
Precise, Correct, Exact
Active
Energetic, Agile, Lively
Adamant
Stubborn, Inflexible, Rigid
Adequate
Sufficient, Enough, Ample
Admit
Confess, Acknowledge, Accept
Adversity
Misfortune, Hardship, Trouble
Alert
Watchful, Vigilant, Attentive
Allow
Permit, Grant, Consent
Always
Forever, Eternally, Ever
Amaze
Astonish, Surprise, Stun
Ambitious
Aspiring, Eager, Determined
Ancient
Old, Antique, Primitive
Apparent
Obvious, Clear, Evident
Arrogant
Haughty, Proud, Conceited
Authentic
Genuine, Real, Reliable
Awkward
Clumsy, Unskilled, Rough
Barren
Infertile, Sterile, Unfruitful
Beautiful
Pretty, Lovely, Gorgeous
Begin
Start, Commence, Initiate
Beneficial
Useful, Helpful, Advantageous
Bold
Courageous, Brave, Daring
Brief
Short, Concise, Succinct
Bright
Shining, Radiant, Brilliant
Busy
Active, Occupied, Engaged
Calm
Quiet, Peaceful, Serene
Careful
Cautious, Wary, Prudent
Cease
Stop, End, Terminate
Cheerful
Happy, Joyful, Jolly
Clean
Pure, Neat, Tidy
Clever
Smart, Intelligent, Bright
Complicated
Complex, Intricate, Knotty
Conceal
Hide, Cover, Mask
Courage
Bravery, Valor, Boldness
Cruel
Kindless, Brutal, Ruthless
Danger
Peril, Hazard, Risk
Decay
Rot, Decompose, Spoil
Decline
Refuse, Reject, Decrease
Delicious
Tasty, Savory, Palatable
Delighted
Glad, Happy, Joyed
Despise
Hate, Scorn, Detest
Destroy
Ruin, Demolish, Wreck
Diligent
Hardworking, Industrious
Disaster
Calamity, Catastrophe, Tragedy
Doubt
Uncertainty, Hesitation, Skepticism
Durable
Long-lasting, Sturdy, Robust
Eager
Keen, Enthusiastic, Impatient
Earnest
Serious, Sincere, Solemn
Educated
Learned, Scholarly, Literate
Efficient
Effective, Competent, Capable
Enormous
Huge, Immense, Gigantic
Essential
Necessary, Vital, Crucial
Exaggerate
Overstate, Magnify, Amplify
Excellent
Outstanding, Superb, Fine
Famous
Well-known, Renowned, Eminent
Fatal
Deadly, Lethal, Mortal
Feeble
Weak, Frail, Infirm
Fierce
Violent, Wild, Ferocious
Forgive
Pardon, Excuse, Absolve
Fragile
Delicate, Brittle, Frail
Freedom
Liberty, Independence
Generous
Kind, Liberal, Magnanimous
Gloom
Darkness, Sadness, Melancholy
Gratitude
Thankfulness, Appreciation
Halt
Stop, Pause, Cease
Happy
Joyful, Glad, Content
Hate
Detest, Loathe, Abhor
Help
Aid, Assist, Support
Hostile
Antagonistic, Unfriendly
Humble
Modest, Meek, Submissive
Idle
Lazy, Inactive, Unemployed
Ignorant
Uneducated, Illiterate, Unaware
Imitate
Copy, Mimic, Follow
Immense
Huge, Vast, Enormous
Innocent
Guiltless, Pure, Harmless
Inquiry
Investigation, Query, Question
Insane
Mad, Crazy, Mentally ill
Intelligent
Smart, Clever, Bright
Interior
Inside, Inner, Internal
Join
Connect, Unite, Link
Kind
Benevolent, Tender, Gentle
Knowledge
Wisdom, Learning, Information
Lament
Mourn, Grieve, Weep
Lean
Thin, Slender, Slim
Legend
Myth, Fable, Story
Lethal
Deadly, Fatal, Mortal
Lofty
High, Tall, Elevated
Loyal
Faithful, Devoted, Constant
Mad
Insane, Crazy, Angry
Magnificent
Splendid, Grand, Superb
Manual
Handbook, Guide, Physical
Meagre
Scanty, Thin, Lean
Miserable
Unhappy, Wretched, Sad
Naïve
Innocent, Simple, Ingenuous
Obstinate
Stubborn, Adamant, Inflexible
Ponder
Think, Meditate, Reflect