Describe the difference between related words

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Definition of Related Words:

Related words are words that have similar meanings, share a common root, or are used in similar contexts. They can be synonyms, antonyms, or different forms of the same word.

Synonyms:

These are words that have similar meanings. For example:

• Happy and Joyful
• Big and Large Understanding synonyms helps enrich vocabulary and allows for more expressive language.

Antonyms:

These are words that have opposite meanings. For example:

• Hot and Cold
• Happy and Sad Recognizing antonyms helps in understanding the range of meanings and improves comprehension.

Word Families:

Words that share a common root or base word but have different prefixes or suffixes. For example:

• Care (base word)
  • Careful (with the suffix -ful)
  • Careless (with the suffix -less)
  • Caring (with the suffix -ing) Understanding word families aids in recognizing the meaning of new words.

Context Matters:

The meaning of related words can change based on context. For example, “light” can refer to brightness or something that is not heavy.

Use in Sentences:

Encouraging students to use related words in sentences can deepen their understanding. For example:

• “The big dog is also large.”
• “She felt happy when she received a joyful surprise.”

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