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sight^2
noun something you see
» The fields of wild flowers
were a beautiful sight.
display, scene, spectaclesight^3
verb to see something
or someone » We sighted
a rare red squirrel on
our walk in the woods.
see, spotsign^1
noun a mark or symbol
» A tick is a sign to show
good work.
character, emblem, logo,
mark, symbolsign^2
noun a notice put up to give
a warning or information
» The sign warned that
the floor was wet and slippery.
board, billboard, notice,
placard, postersign^3
noun evidence of something
» The green shoots of plants
and flowers were a sign that
spring was on its way.
clue, evidence, hint,
indication, omen,
symptom, token, tracesignal^1
noun something that is
intended to give a message
» The signal lights flashed
to warn that the bridge
was opening.
beacon, cue, gesture, signsignal^2
verb to make a sign as
a message to someone
» Hayley signalled for a taxi.
beckon, gesticulate,
gesture, motion, nod,
sign, wavesignificant
adjective large or important
» The medicine had a
significant effect on Evan’s
stomach bug, and he was
feeling better in no time.
considerable, important,
impressive, marked,
notable, pronounced,
striking
antonym: insignificantsilence^1
noun an absence of sound
» There was total silence in
the room while the class took
the exam.
calm, hush, lull, peace,
quiet, stillness
antonym: noisesilence^2
noun an inability or refusal to
talk » Mary maintained
a respectful silence, keeping
her thoughts to herself.
dumbness, muteness,
reticence, speechlessness,
taciturnity,
uncommunicativeness,
voicelessnesssilence^3
verb to make someone or
something quiet » The crying
baby was silenced by the arrival
of his mother with some milk.
deaden, gag, muffle,
quiet, quieten, stifle,
still, suppresssilent^1
adjective not saying anything
» The class fell silent when
the teacher entered the room.
dumb, mute, speechless,
taciturn, wordless,
tongue-tied,
uncommunicativesilent^2
adjective making no noise
» The clock was silent as
its battery needed replacing.
hushed, quiet,
soundless, still
antonym: noisysilly
adjective foolish or ridiculous
» The dog wore a silly hat.
absurd, crazy, daft, foolish,
frivolous, idiotic, inane,
ridiculous, stupid, asinine,
fatuous, puerile, witlesssimilar
adjective like something else
» Our red dresses were similar.
alike, analogous,
comparable, like, uniform
antonym: differentsimilarity
noun the quality of being
like something else
» The similarity between the
two paintings is striking.
analogy, likeness,
resemblance, sameness,
comparability,
congruence, similitude
antonym: differencesimple^1
adjective easy to understand
or do » The recipe had three
simple steps, so easy to make.
easy, elementary,
straightforward,
uncomplicated,
understandable
antonym: complicatedsimple^2
adjective plain in style
» Sarah wore a simple but
stylish outfit.
classic, clean, plain, severe
antonym: elaboratesimplify
verb to make something easier
to do or understand
» The teacher had to
simplify her instructions as
some of the students didn’t
understand them.
make simpler, streamlinesin^1
noun wicked and immoral
behaviour » The man asked
for forgiveness for his sins.
crime, evil, offence,
wickedness, wrong,
iniquity, misdeed,
transgression, trespasssin^2
verb to do something wicked
and immoral » I didn’t mean
to lie – I’m sorry I sinned.
cheat, do wrong, go astray,
misbehave, transgresssincere
adjective saying things that
you really mean
» Ashley gave her sincere
thanks for the thoughtful gifts.
genuine, heartfelt, real,
wholehearted
antonym: insinceresingle^1
adjective only one » Ruby kept
the single sock in case the
matching one turned up.
lone, one, only,
sole, solitarysight
The sign warned that the floor was
wet and slippery.Hayley signalled for a taxi.Ruby kept the single sock in case
the matching one turned up.The dog wore a silly hat.194-223_S.indd 204 22/03/17 11:36 am