Synonyms

Synonyms are the words having very nearly the same meaning with another. As we have two words air and wind, they are same in meaning but they are different in their use. For example :
Air : (It means the air that we breath.)
Wind : (It means the wind that which makes the leaves of trees move.)

The list of such synonyms is given below :

1. Abandon (to give up entirely motor car, ship, vehicle, building etc. त्याग देना)
- The old building of District Hospital has been abandoned.
Forsake (to give up one's company साथ छोड़ देना) - Mohan has forsaken his friend Ram when Ram needs him badly.
Abdicate (to give up throne or post सिहांसन या पद का त्याग करना) - Bharta abdicated for his elder brother Rama.
2. Abhor (to shun, reject vehemently ठुकराना, अस्वीकार करना) - Shashi abhored the marriage proposal.
Despise (to regard with contempt घृणा की दृष्टि से तिरस्कार करना) - He answered in such a way as he wanted to despise him.
3. Abolish (to put an end to the existence उन्मूलन करना) - The government must follow such policies by which the problem of unemployment must be abolished.
Finish (complete समाप्त होना) - We hope that Mahesh will finish his work in the appointed period of time.
4. Abide (to wait for or to live प्रतीक्षा करना, रहना) - Murari lal abode in Delhi. Dwell (to live 8) Lencho dwelt on the crest of a low hill.
5. Act (to do what is required) Act the way that the people around you are acting.
Action (manner of bodily movement) - Kapil's action of bowling is quite different.
6. Admit (to let in, allow - This theatre admits only two hundred persons.
Confess (to acknowledge that one has done wrong T) - The prisoner refused to confess.
7. Advantage (something useful, HEI) - Nobody should try to get the advantage of the underdogs.
Gain (to get as a result of one's efforts, proverb that says that no gain, without pain.
ar ffa x) - It is a
8. Adept (expert, g) - Mr. Shukla is adept in dealing public affairs.
Dexterous (skilful with the hands, l) - M.F. Hussain is dexterous in art.
9. Aim (act of aiming, A) - Arjuna did not his aim.
Purpose (design; intention, 3) What is your purpose in answering him so rudely?
10. Air ('air' is that we breath, 1) - We cannot live without air.
Wind ('wind' is what makes the leaves of the trees move, a) - The wind stopped blowing in the evening.
11. Allow (to abstain from refusal, 3) Please allow me to carry your bag.
Permit (to give a decided assent, ) - Smoking is not permitted in the theatre.
12. Ancient (belonging to times long past, opposed to modern, This is an ancient looking hat.
Old (with a period of time and age; opposed to young and new, RI) - He is forty years old.
13. Answer (say or write in return, 3) - No one was able to answer him a word.
Reply (reply to a letter, telegram, charge, etc., чR) - She has sent a reply-paid
14. Astonish (surprise greatly, I am astonished to see here at this time.
Surprise (wonder, 3) - Father was surprised to see Suresh in the party.
15. Ascent (act of ascending, 13)- The mountaineers face great difficulties in ascending the hill.
Rise (increase, to price-rise.) - The people are facing different problems due
16. Battle (fight between organized and armed forces, 4) - The battle of Panipat is a historic event.
War (state created by the use of armed forces between countries or rival groups in a nation - They were at war with three great countries.
17. Beautiful (for a pretty woman, 44) - Her beautiful face was like a fresh rose. eyes.
Handsome (for a good-looking man,)- He is a handsome young man.
18. Begin (used in ordinary sense,  - It is time to begin work. 3)
Start (more, rise, spring suddenly, R)- Tears started from her
19. Bane (one who or that which ruins or spoils, чRU) Drinking is the bane of life.
Curse (the expression of a wish that misfortune, evil, doom etc. befall another, 3) - Dowry is a curse to the society.
20. Banish (send away out of the country, Nasrin has been banished for her controversial writings.
fell) - Tasleema
Dismiss (to remove from office or service ) - Hari is dismissed from his job for not doing his duty properly.
21. Build (to construct, f) - A multi-storey building is built on high-way.
Make (to prepare, R) - She made tea for all of us.
22. Cause (A 'cause' is that which produces a result, RU) - You have no cause for complaint.
Reason (A 'reason' is that which explains a result, a) - There is reason to believe that he is dishonest.
23. Centre ('centre' is a definite point, - The centre of earth's gavity is not yet known.
Middle ('middle' is the indefinite space near or around the centre,) - A good story has a beginning, a middle and an end.
24. Character (mental or moral qualities that make one person different from others, R) - Character building is the chief aim of education.
Conduct (moral behaviour, ER) - He was awarded a prize for his good conduct.
25. Contagious (of disease spreading by touch, shh, Scarlet fever is contagious. )-
Infectious (of disease that can be spread by means of germs, Tuberculosis is an infectious disease.
ach a)-
26. Cool (implies pleasant sensation, JUST) - The rain has cooled the air.
Cold (low temperature specially in atmosphere, 3f us)- Do not stay outside in the cold.
27. Cost (the amount paid by the shopkeeper, H) - How much does this pen cost?
Price (the amount of money paid by the customer, H)- What is the price of this pen?
28. Deny (to reject) - He denied his proposal.
29. Discover (to find that which existed before but was unknown, खोजना)- Columbus discovered America.
Invent (to make that which did not exist before, 3) - Who invented the gramophone?
30. Drown (used only for living things, meaning to die in water, d) - The boat capsized and two persons drowned in the river.
Sink (used of persons or thing meaning to go down to the bottom of water, The ship sank into the Red Sea.
31. Error (done wrong, H) - There are no error in his account.
Mistake (wrong opinion, idea or act, 3) - There are some spelling mistakes in your essay.
32. Expect (wish for and feel confident that something will come, faga - We are expecting a reply from him.
Hope (feeling of trust or confidence in favourable turn of events, 3 c) - We hope to see you again.
33. Fool (person without much reason,) - He is a fool of the first water.
Foolish (without good judgement, fad) It will be foolish for us to quarrel.
34. Forgive (used with reference to serious offences, 3) Your sins will be forgiven.
Pardon (overlook or excuse, H) - Pardon me for contradicting you.
35. Foot (part forming the lower end of the leg, R) - A dog has four feet.
Leg (the part from hip to ankle, CT) - He had a leg of mutton for dinner.
36. Habit (a 'habit' belongs to the individual, 3G) - Getting up late is a bad habit.
Custom (a 'custom' belongs to a society, 2) - The Japanese have strange customs.
37. Hear (it does not imply attention,)- He heard the noise coming from the street.
Listen (it implies attention, half an hour after dinner. )- I like to listen to the radio for
38. History ('history' is a systematic record of truthful past events, fagri) They study the history of the Aryans.
Story (a 'story' is an account of events which may or may not be true, ) - My mother tells me interesting stories about the fairies.
39. Home (home is the particular house in which one is living, R) - He is going home now.
House (a 'house' is any building used for dwelling in, H) - They have many houses in the city.
40. Incident (events of less importance,) - Frontier incidents are quite frequent.
Accident (an unfortunate happening without cause, g) - There have been many bus-accidents this year.
41. Lie (to rest, 3) - His body lies in the churchyard.
Lay (to put, ) He laid his hands on my shoulders.
42. Look (to direct the eyes in order to see,)- He is looking for the lost key.
See (to notice with the eyes, )- I have never seen the Himalayas.
43. Oral (using the spoken, not the written words, YkkwlBKAŠ) - Our oral examination was held yesterday.
44. Verbal (of words, f) - They accepted his verbal statement.
45. Play (what is done for amusement,) Let us go to the play this evening.
Drama (composition, presentation and performance of plays for the theatre, C) - He is very much interested in the Shakespearean drama.
46. Poetry (poetry is the form of literature dealing with poems, ) - Milton's poetry is classical.
Poem (a 'poem' is not piece of poetry, hfde) - Only two poems of Keats are prescribed in our course.
47. Praise (speak with approval, give honour and glory, heroism is worthy of great praise.
I)- His
Admire (look at with pleasure, have a high regard for, Nobody admires our policemen.
help. ) -
48. Refuse (not to take what is offered, RICH) - He refused my offer to
Deny (to answer in the negative, HRICHS BAR TAI) - The accused denied the charge.
49. Revenge (to punish for a wrong done to oneself, c) - He will revenge himself for the injustice.
Avenge (to punish on behalf of another, avenged his father's death upon his uncle.
50. Rise (to stand up, fagace) - Hamlet )- He rises early in the morning.
Raise (to lift up, 36) - Daffodils were raising their heads in the sprightly dance.
51. Road (a way leading from one town or village to another,)- How long were you on the road?
Street (a way in a town or village with buildings on the sides, S) - I met a friend in the street.
52. Scene (a 'scene' refers to one particular place, 4) - The scene of the novel is laid in Scotland.
Scenery ('scenery' refers to the general appearance of the country, RI) - He stopped to admire the scenery.
53. Shade (a place sheltered from the sun, 7) - The shades of evening are lovely.
Shadow (a shade of distinct form, fafa) - The deer saw his shadow in the water.
54. Vacant (not occupied, R) - He applied for a vacant post. Empty (having nothing inside,
55. Admire (to praise, bravery. f) - An empty vessel makes much noise. - The teacher admired Mahesh for his
56. Consent (to agree,) - Washington's mother gave her consent to him to go Hampton.
57. Divine (Holy) - Never speak ill of divine things.
58. Dreadful (Fearful) - Sachin played a dreadful innings.
59. Prohibit (Restrict ) - Spitting is prohibited here.
60. Elegant (Graceful) - Rich has elegant sense of dressing.

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