Crossword : Synonyms and antonyms in English

Ready to expand your English vocabulary? In this crossword, you’ll explore synonyms (words with similar meanings) and antonyms (words with opposite meanings). Fill in the grid by finding the right word that matches each clue. This is a great way to sharpen your language skills and discover new words at B1 level. Good luck!

Grid

Fill in the grid: pick a square, read the clue and type your answer.

Clues

Across

1. In a lower position
4. Relating to words or language
9. Literal or primary meaning of word
10. Implied meaning beyond literal sense
12. Similarity between two things
14. Relating to language and words
16. Exactly the same in every way
17. To remove dirt
18. Did not in short form

Down

2. To go away from
3. For repeated past actions
5. The vocabulary of a language
6. Was not in short form
7. Nearly the same but not identical
8. Compared to show differences
11. To show differences between things
13. Having many different forms
15. The way a word is used

Answers

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Across

1. In a lower position → below
4. Relating to words or language → verbal
9. Literal or primary meaning of word → denotation
10. Implied meaning beyond literal sense → connotation
12. Similarity between two things → resemblance
14. Relating to language and words → linguistic
16. Exactly the same in every way → identical
17. To remove dirt → clean
18. Did not in short form → didnt

Down

2. To go away from → leave
3. For repeated past actions → would
5. The vocabulary of a language → lexicon
6. Was not in short form → wasnt
7. Nearly the same but not identical → similar
8. Compared to show differences → contrasted
11. To show differences between things → contrast
13. Having many different forms → varied
15. The way a word is used → usage

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