Synonyms for Kids

Summary

This educational video teaches children about synonyms through engaging examples. It explains that synonyms are words with the same or very similar meanings, like 'angry' and 'mad' or 'seat' and 'chair.' Further examples like 'sleep' and 'nap' show how synonyms can have slightly different nuances but still mean basically the same thing. After additional examples, the video tests the viewer's understanding through a 'Pick the Synonyms' game. Finally, it encourages viewers to identify synonyms they encounter, reinforcing the lessons learned.

Takeaways

• 😀 Synonyms are words with the same or almost the same meaning
• 😊 Examples of synonyms: angry/mad, seat/chair, many/lots
• 📚 A store is usually bigger than a shop, but they have almost the same meaning so are synonyms
• 💡 Warm and hot have similar meanings, so are synonyms even though hot is hotter than warm
• 😌 Sleep and nap are synonyms because napping is a type of sleeping
• 🎓 The game "Pick the Synonyms" tests understanding of synonyms
• 👍 Fast and quick were identified as synonyms in the game activity
• 🤝 Good and great were also identified as synonyms
• 🚲 Bike and bicycle were identified as synonyms in the activity
• 😃 Seeing words with the same meanings can cue saying 'Those are synonyms!'

Q & A

What are synonyms?

Synonyms are words that have the same meaning or almost the same meaning.

Give an example of two words that are synonyms.

Some examples of synonyms given in the script are "angry" and "mad", "seat" and "chair", and "many" and "lots".

Why are "sleep" and "nap" considered synonyms?

While their meanings are not exactly the same, "sleep" and "nap" are considered synonyms because napping is a type of sleeping. They have very similar meanings.

How can words with slightly different meanings be synonyms?

Words don't need to have exactly the same meaning to be synonyms. As long as their meanings are very similar, they can be considered synonyms. For example, "warm" and "hot" - hot is hotter than warm, but they have similar meanings.

What was the game played to practice identifying synonyms?

The game played was called "Pick the Synonyms". Several words were shown and you had to pick out which two words were synonyms.

What were some examples of synonyms given in the game?

Some synonym examples given in the game included "fast" and "quick", "good" and "great", and "tug" and "pull".

What makes "shop" and "store" synonyms even though they refer to differently sized places?

"Shop" and "store" are considered synonyms because they both refer to a place where you buy things. Even though a store is usually bigger than a shop, they have very similar meanings.

What should you say when you see two words with the same meaning?

When you see two words with the same meaning, you could say "You know what? Those are synonyms!"

Why is it useful to know synonyms?

Knowing synonyms expands your vocabulary and helps you find different words with similar meanings to use in speaking and writing.

What did the video say synonyms with almost the same meaning are?

The video said synonyms with almost the same meaning have meanings that are very, very similar, even if they are not exactly the same.