Some Of Several Alternative Synonym Words │ Spoken English Friendly Words

Important Words With Synonym Action

Common Words Regularly We Use

Come

advance, approach, arrive, near, reach

Go

depart, disappear, fade, move, proceed, recede, travel

Run

dash, escape, elope, flee, hasten, hurry, race, rush, speed, sprint

Hurry

rush, run, speed, race, hasten, urge, accelerate, bustle

Hide

conceal, cover, mask, cloak, camouflage, screen, shroud, veil

Move

plod, go, creep, crawl, inch, poke, drag, toddle, shuffle, trot, dawdle, walk, traipse, mosey, jog, plug, trudge, slump, lumber, trail, lag, run, sprint, trip, bound, hotfoot, high-tail, streak, stride, tear, breeze, whisk, rush, dash, dart, bolt, fling, scamper, scurry, skedaddle, scoot, scuttle, scramble, race, chase, hasten, hurry, hump, gallop, lope, accelerate, stir, budge, travel, wander, roam, journey, trek, ride, spin, slip, glide, slide, slither, coast, flow, sail, saunter, hobble, amble, stagger, paddle, slouch, prance, straggle, meander, perambulate, waddle, wobble, pace, swagger, promenade, lunge

Do

execute, enact, carry out, finish, conclude, effect, accomplish, achieve, attain

Have

hold, possess, own, contain, acquire, gain, maintain, believe, bear, beget, occupy, absorb, fill, enjoy

Use

employ, utilize, exhaust, spend, expend, consume, exercise

Get

acquire, obtain, secure, procure, gain, fetch, find, score, accumulate, win, earn, rep, catch, net, bag, derive, collect, gather, glean, pick up, accept, come by, regain, salvage

Keep

hold, retain, withhold, preserve, maintain, sustain, support

Put

place, set, attach, establish, assign, keep, save, set aside, effect, achieve, do, build

Take

hold, catch, seize, grasp, win, capture, acquire, pick, choose, select, prefer, remove, steal, lift, rob, engage, bewitch, purchase, buy, retract, recall, assume, occupy, consume

Make

create, originate, invent, beget, form, construct, design, fabricate, manufacture, produce, build, develop, do, effect, execute, compose, perform, accomplish, earn, gain, obtain, acquire, get

Break

fracture, rupture, shatter, smash, wreck, crash, demolish, atomize

Destroy

ruin, demolish, raze, waste, kill, slay, end, extinguish

Kill

slay, execute, assassinate, murder, destroy, cancel, abolish

Cut

gash, slash, prick, nick, sever, slice, carve, cleave, slit, chop, crop, lop, reduce

Fall

drop, descend, plunge, topple, tumble

Fly

soar, hover, flit, wing, flee, waft, glide, coast, skim, sail, cruise

Decide

determine, settle, choose, resolve

Help

aid, assist, support, encourage, back, wait on, attend, serve, relieve, succor, benefit, befriend, abet

Mark

label, tag, price, ticket, impress, effect, trace, imprint, stamp, brand, sign, note, heed, notice, designate

Plan

plot, scheme, design, draw, map, diagram, procedure, arrangement, intention, device, contrivance, method, way, blueprint

Show

display, exhibit, present, note, point to, indicate, explain, reveal, prove, demonstrate, expose

Begin

start, open, launch, initiate, commence, inaugurate, originate

End

stop, finish, terminate, conclude, close, halt, cessation, discontinuance, cease, halt, stay, pause, discontinue, conclude, finish, quit

Big

large, enormous, huge, immense, gigantic, vast, colossal, gargantuan, sizable, grand, great, tall, substantial, mammoth, astronomical, ample, broad, expansive, spacious, stout, tremendous, titanic, mountainous

Little

small, tiny, diminutive, shrimp, runt, miniature, puny, exiguous, dinky, cramped, limited, itsy-bitsy, microscopic, slight, petite, minute

New

fresh, unique, original, unusual, novel, modern, current, recent

Old

feeble, frail, ancient, weak, aged, used, worn, dilapidated, ragged, faded, broken-down, former, old-fashioned, outmoded, passe, veteran, mature, venerable, primitive, traditional, archaic, conventional, customary, stale, musty, obsolete, extinct

False

wrong, fake, fraudulent, counterfeit, spurious, untrue, unfounded, erroneous, deceptive, groundless, fallacious, incorrect, inaccurate, mistaken, erroneous, improper, unsuitable

True

right, accurate, proper, precise, exact, valid, genuine, real, actual, trusty, steady, loyal, dependable, sincere, staunch, correct, accurate, factual, true, good, just, honest, upright, lawful, moral, proper, suitable, apt, legal, fair

Fast

quick, rapid, speedy, fleet, hasty, snappy, mercurial, swiftly, rapidly, quickly, snappily, speedily, lickety-split, posthaste, hastily, expeditiously, like a flash

Slow

unhurried, gradual, leisurely, late, behind, tedious, slack

Cool 

chilly, cold, frosty, wintry, icy, frigid

Hot

feverish, warm, heated, sweltering, torrid, equatorial, tropical, erotic, passionate, spicy, peppery, pungent, sharp tangy, tart, fiery, flaming, sizzling, charged, burning, seared, chafed´, inflamed, irritated, red, smarting, stinging

Quiet

silent, still, soundless, mute, tranquil, peaceful, calm, restful, hushed, inaudible
reticent, reserved, taciturn, secretive, uncommunicative, tightlipped

Noisy

loudly, earsplitting, stentorian, strident, clamorous, boisterous, clangorous,  deafening,  roisterous, uproarious, pandemoniac

All

complete, entire, full, gross, outright, perfect, total, utter, whole, any, complete, every, sum, totality, each and every, every bit of, bar none, every single, everything, everyone

None

nothing, nobody, no one, zero, zilch, no one at all, no part, not a bit, not a soul, not a thing, not any, not anyone, not anything, not one, nonexistent, null
nadir, nil, naught, void, nada, blank, nix

Normal

daily, traditional, familiar, routine, proper, ordinary, typical, everyday, usual, commonplace, natural, classic, standard, general, bonafide, established, habitual, orthodox, prevalent, run-of-the-mill, time-honored, unvarying, average, conventional, customary, common, regular, garden-variety, household, plain, simple, balanced

Strange

abnormal, aberrant, anomalous, bent, bizarre, deviant, queer, eccentric, freakish, fanatical, odd, eerie, peculiar, weird, unorthodox, nonstandard, atypical, different, irregular, nonconforming, offbeat, unusual, extraordinary, insane, irrational, disorderly, rare, exceptional, extreme, outlandish

Describe

portray, characterize, picture, narrate, relate, recount, represent, report, record

Difference

disagreement, inequity, contrast, dissimilarity, incompatibility

Explain

elaborate, clarify, define, interpret, justify, account for

Idea

thought, concept, conception, notion, understanding, opinion, plan, view, belief

Look

gaze, see, glance, watch, survey, study, seek, search for, peek, peep, glimpse, stare, contemplate, examine, gape, ogle, scrutinize, inspect, leer, behold, observe, view, witness, perceive, spy, sight, discover, notice, recognize, peer, eye, gawk, peruse, explore

Story

tale, myth, legend, fable, yarn, account, narrative, chronicle, epic, sage, anecdote, record, memoir

Tell

disclose, reveal, show, expose, uncover, relate, narrate, inform, advise, explain, divulge, declare, command, order, bid, recount, repeat

Think

judge, deem, assume, believe, consider, contemplate, reflect, mediate

Anger

enrage, infuriate, arouse, nettle, exasperate, inflame, madden

Angry

mad, furious, enraged, excited, wrathful, indignant, exasperated, aroused, inflamed

Calm

quiet, peaceful, still, tranquil, mild, serene, smooth, composed, collected, unruffled, level-headed, unexcited, detached, aloof

Eager

keen, fervent, enthusiastic, involved, interested, alive to

Fear

fright, dread, terror, alarm, dismay, anxiety, scare, awe, horror, panic, apprehension

Happy

pleased, contented, satisfied, delighted, elated, joyful, cheerful, ecstatic, jubilant, gay, tickled, gratified, glad, blissful, overjoyed

Hate

despise, loathe, detest, abhor, disfavor, dislike, disapprove, abominate

Love

like, admire, esteem, fancy, care for, cherish, adore, treasure, worship, appreciate, savor

Moody

temperamental, changeable, short-tempered, glum, morose, sullen, mopish, irritable, testy, peevish, fretful, spiteful, sulky, touchy

Sad

miserable, uncomfortable, wretched, heart-broken, unfortunate, poor, downhearted, sorrowful, depressed, dejected, melancholy, glum, gloomy, dismal, discouraged, unhappy

Scared

afraid, frightened, alarmed, terrified, panicked, fearful, unnerved, insecure, timid, shy, skittish, jumpy, disquieted, worried, vexed, troubled, disturbed, horrified, terrorized, shocked, petrified, haunted, timorous, shrinking, tremulous, stupefied, paralyzed, stunned, apprehensive

Awful

dreadful, terrible, abominable, bad, poor, unpleasant

Bad

evil, immoral, wicked, corrupt, sinful, depraved, rotten, contaminated, spoiled, tainted, harmful, injurious, unfavorable, defective, inferior, imperfect, substandard, faulty, improper, inappropriate, unsuitable, disagreeable, unpleasant, cross, nasty, unfriendly, irascible, horrible, atrocious, outrageous, scandalous, infamous, wrong, noxious, sinister, putrid, snide, deplorable, dismal, gross, heinous, nefarious, base, obnoxious, detestable, despicable, contemptible, foul, rank, ghastly, execrable

Crooked

bent, twisted, curved, hooked, zigzag  

Dangerous

perilous, hazardous, risky, uncertain, unsafe

Dark

shadowy, unlit, murky, gloomy, dim, dusky, shaded, sunless, black, dismal, sad

Dull

boring, tiring,, tiresome, uninteresting, slow, dumb, stupid, unimaginative, lifeless, dead, insensible, tedious, wearisome, listless, expressionless, plain, monotonous, humdrum, dreary

Fat

stout, corpulent, fleshy, beefy, paunchy, plump, full, rotund, tubby, pudgy, chubby, chunky, burly, bulky, elephantine

Gross

improper, rude, coarse, indecent, crude, vulgar, outrageous, extreme,  grievous, shameful, uncouth, obscene, low

Hurt

damage, harm, injure, wound, distress, afflict, pain

Lazy

indolent, slothful, idle, inactive, sluggish

Predicament

quandary, dilemma, pickle, problem, plight, spot, scrape, jam

Trouble

distress, anguish, anxiety, worry, wretchedness, pain, danger, peril, disaster, grief, misfortune, difficulty, concern, pains, inconvenience, exertion, effort

Ugly

hideous, frightful, frightening, shocking, horrible, unpleasant, monstrous, terrifying, gross, grisly, ghastly, horrid, unsightly, plain, homely, evil, repulsive, repugnant, gruesome

Positive

Amazing

incredible, unbelievable, improbable, fabulous, wonderful, fantastic, astonishing, astounding, extraordinary

Beautiful

pretty, lovely, handsome, attractive, gorgeous, dazzling, splendid, magnificent, comely, fair, ravishing, graceful, elegant, fine, exquisite, aesthetic, pleasing, shapely, delicate, stunning, glorious, heavenly, resplendent, radiant, glowing, blooming, sparkling

Brave

courageous, fearless, dauntless, intrepid, plucky, daring, heroic, valorous, audacious, bold, gallant, valiant, doughty, mettlesome

Bright

shining, shiny, gleaming, brilliant, sparkling, shimmering, radiant, vivid, colorful, lustrous, luminous, incandescent, intelligent, knowing, quick-witted, smart, intellectual

Delicious

savory, delectable, appetizing, luscious, scrumptious, palatable, delightful, enjoyable, toothsome, exquisite

Enjoy

appreciate, delight in, be pleased, indulge in, luxuriate in, bask in, relish, devour, savor, like

Famous

well-known, renowned, celebrated, famed, eminent, illustrious, distinguished, noted, notorious

Funny

humorous, amusing, droll, comic, comical, laughable, silly

Good

excellent, fine, superior, wonderful, marvelous, qualified, suited, suitable, apt, proper, capable, generous, kindly, friendly, gracious, obliging, pleasant, agreeable, pleasurable, satisfactory, well-behaved, obedient, honorable, reliable, trustworthy, safe, favorable, profitable, advantageous, righteous, expedient, helpful, valid, genuine, ample, salubrious, estimable, beneficial, splendid, great, noble, worthy, first-rate, top-notch, grand, sterling, superb, respectable, edifying

Great

noteworthy, worthy, distinguished, remarkable, grand, considerable, powerful, much, mighty

Mischievous

prankish, playful, naughty, roguish, waggish, impish, sportive  

Neat

clean, orderly, tidy, trim, dapper, natty, smart, elegant, well-organized, super,  desirable, spruce, shipshape, well-kept, shapely

Popular

well-liked, approved, accepted, favorite, celebrated, common, current

Talk / Speech

Answer

reply, respond, retort, acknowledge

Ask

question, inquire of, seek information from, put a question to, demand, request, expect, inquire, query, interrogate, examine, quiz

Cry

shout, yell, yowl, scream, roar, bellow, weep, wail, sob, bawl

Say/Tell

inform, notify, advise, relate, recount, narrate, explain, reveal, disclose, divulge, declare, command, order, bid, enlighten, instruct, insist, teach, train, direct, issue, remark, converse, speak, affirm, suppose, utter, negate, express, verbalize, voice, articulate, pronounce, deliver, convey, impart, assert, state, allege, mutter, mumble, whisper, sigh, exclaim, yell, sing, yelp, snarl, hiss, grunt, snort, roar, bellow, thunder, boom, scream, shriek, screech, squawk, whine, philosophize, stammer, stutter, lisp, drawl, jabber, protest, announce, swear, vow, content, assure, deny, dispute

Mean (Something)

 
add up to, affect, be important, be of value, be substantive, carry weight, connote, count, denote, express, imply, intend, involve, signify, spell, stand for, suggest, value, weigh in,

Somewhat

a little, sort of, kind of, a bit, relatively, slightly, moderately, to some extent / degree , reasonably, partially, more or less, not much, rather, quite, fairly, by a long shot, by far, rather, significantly, well

Somehow

in a way, virtually, to a certain extent, in some measure, to some extent, to a  certain degree, quasi , in a manner of speaking, effectively
anyhow, anyway, anywise, by hook or by crook, another, howsoever, in any way, somehow or other, someway, by some means

Definite

certain, sure, positive, determined, clear, distinct, obvious

Fair

just, impartial, unbiased, objective, unprejudiced, honest

Important

necessary, vital, critical, indispensable, valuable, essential, significant, primary, principal, considerable, famous, distinguished, notable, well-known

Interesting

fascinating, engaging, sharp, keen, bright, intelligent, animated, spirited, attractive, inviting, intriguing, provocative, thought-provoking, challenging, inspiring, involving, moving, titillating, tantalizing, exciting, entertaining, piquant, lively, racy, spicy, engrossing, absorbing, consuming, gripping, arresting, enthralling, spellbinding, curious, captivating, enchanting, bewitching, appealing

Part

portion, share, piece, allotment, section, fraction, fragment

Place

space, area, spot, plot, region, location, situation, position, residence, dwelling, set, site, station, status, state
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