In the process of learning English, having some commonly used synonyms can make your expression more vivid and varied. Here are 50 of the most commonly used synonyms in English to help you use your vocabulary more flexibly and improve your language.
begin / start
she began her project yesterday.(She started her project yesterday.) ）
she started her project yesterday.(She started her project yesterday.) ）
end / finish
the movie ended late.(The movie ends late.) ）
the movie finished late.(The movie ends late.) ）
happy / pleased
i'm happy with my exam results.(I'm happy with my test results.) ）
i'm pleased with my exam results.(I'm happy with my test results.) ）
big / large
it's a big house.(It's a big house.) ）
it's a large house.(It's a big house.) ）
small / little
she has a small garden.(She has a small garden.) ）
she has a little garden.(She has a small garden.) ）
fast / quick
he is a fast runner.(He's a fast runner.) ）
he is a quick runner.(He's a fast runner.) ）
smart / intelligent
she is a smart student.(She's a smart student.) ）
she is an intelligent student.(She's a smart student.) ）
tired / exhausted
i'm tired after the long walk.(I walked for a long time and felt tired.) ）
i'm exhausted after the long walk.(I walked for a long time and felt exhausted.) ）
old / elderly
the man is old.(The man is old.) ）
the man is elderly.(The man was old.) ）
new / fresh
i bought a new book.(I bought a new book.) ）
i bought a fresh book.(I bought a new book.) ）
angry / furious
she is angry about the mistake.(She was angry at the mistake.) ）
she is furious about the mistake.(She was outraged by the mistake.) ）
pretty / attractive
she is a pretty girl.(She's a pretty girl.) ）
she is an attractive girl.(She's an attractive girl.) ）
rich / wealthy
he is rich.(He's rich.) ）
he is wealthy.(He's rich.) ）
poor / needy
they are poor.(They are poor.) ）
they are needy.(They are poor.) ）
buy / purchase
i need to buy some groceries.(I need to buy some groceries.) ）
i need to purchase some groceries.(I need to buy some groceries.) ）
eat / consume
i like to eat fruits.(I like to eat fruit.) ）
i like to consume fruits.(I like to consume fruit.) ）
speak / communicate
he can speak spanish.(He speaks Spanish.) ）
he can communicate in spanish.(He can communicate in Spanish.) ）
ask / inquire
you can ask the teacher for help.(You can ask your teacher for help.) ）
you can inquire the teacher for help.(You can ask your teacher for help.) ）
help / assist
can you help me with my homework?(Can you help me with my homework?) ）
can you assist me with my homework?(Can you assist me with my homework?) ）
happy / content
she looks happy with her life.(She seems happy with her life.) ）
she looks content with her life.(She seems content with her life.) ）
like / prefer
i like tea.(I love tea.) ）
i prefer tea.(I prefer tea.) ）
look / see
look at that beautiful painting.(Look at that beautiful picture.) ）
see that beautiful painting.(Look at that beautiful picture.) ）
famous / renowned
the actor is famous.(This actor is famous.) ）
the actor is renowned.(This actor is prestigious.) ）
friend / pal
he is my friend.(He's a friend of mine.) ）
he is my pal.(He's my partner.) ）
work / labor
i h**e to work on my project.(I have to work on my project.) ）
i h**e to labor on my project.(I have to labor on my project.) ）
difficult / challenging
the test was difficult.(This test is hard.) ）
the test was challenging.(This test is challenging.) ）
easy / **
the task is easy.(The task is simple.) ）
The task is very simple. ）
dirty / filthy
his clothes are dirty.(His clothes are dirty.) ）
his clothes are filthy.(His clothes are dirty.) ）
clean / tidy
keep your room clean.(Keep your room clean.) ）
keep your room tidy.(Keep your room tidy.) ）
give / donate
i will give you my old clothes.(I'll give you my old clothes.) ）
i will donate my old clothes.(I'll donate my old clothes.) ）
happy / joyful
she is happy about the news.(She was delighted with the news.) ）
she is joyful about the news.(She rejoiced at the news.) ）
strong / sturdy
the bridge is strong.(The bridge is sturdy.) ）
the bridge is sturdy.(The bridge is sturdy.) ）
fast / rapid
the car is fast.(The car is fast.) ）
the car is rapid.(The car is fast.) ）
funny / amusing
the comedian is funny.(This comedian is hilarious.) ）
the comedian is amusing.(This comedian is funny.) ）
good / excellent
he did a good job.(He's doing a great job.) ）
he did an excellent job.(He did a great job.) ）
true / genuine
his story is true.(His story is true.) ）
his story is genuine.(His story is true.) ）
careful / cautious
be careful on the slippery floor.(Be careful on slippery floors.) ）
be cautious on the slippery floor.(Be careful on slippery floors.) ）
bad / awful
the weather is bad today.(The weather is terrible today.) ）
the weather is awful today.(The weather is terrible today.) ）
fast / prompt
provide a fast response.(Provide a quick response.) ）
provide a prompt response.(Provide a timely response.) ）
talk / converse
let's talk about the plan.(Let's talk about planning.) ）
let's converse about the plan.(Let's talk about the plan.) ）
rich / affluent
he is rich.(He's rich.) ）
he is affluent.(He's rich.) ）
old / ancient
the building is old.(The building is old.) ）
the building is ancient.(The building is ancient.) ）
new / novel
i bought a new phone.(I bought a new phone.) ）
i bought a novel phone.(I bought a novelty phone.) ）
clear / transparent
the water is clear.(The water is clear.) ）
the water is transparent.(The water is transparent.) ）
fast / prompt
provide a fast response.(Provide a quick response.) ）
provide a prompt response.(Provide a timely response.) ）
br**e / courageous
he is a br**e soldier.(He was a brave soldier.) ）
he is a courageous soldier.(He was a brave soldier.) ）
smart / clever
she is a smart student.(She's a smart student.) ）
she is a clever student.(She's a smart student.) ）
strong / robust
the tree is strong.(The tree is strong.) ）
the tree is robust.(The tree is sturdy.) ）
weak / frail
the old man is weak.(The old man is frail.) ）
the old man is frail.(The old man is frail.) ）
funny / hilarious
the movie is funny.(The movie is hilarious.) ）
the movie is hilarious.(The movie is funny.) ）