Describe the difference between related words

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What are Related Words?

Related words are words that have a connection to each other. They might come from the same root word, or they might describe similar things. But, like siblings, they have their own unique personalities and meanings.

Examples of Related Words and Their Differences

Big and Huge 1.Big means large in size. 2.Huge means very large. It’s bigger than big! Example: An elephant is a big animal. A blue whale is a huge animal.

Happy and Joyful 1.Happy means feeling good or pleased. 2.Joyful means feeling very happy. It’s a stronger feeling than just being happy! Example: I am happy to see you. I am joyful that it’s my birthday!

Look and Stare Look means to turn your eyes in a certain direction to see something. Stare means to look at something for a long time, often with your eyes wide open. Example: I looked at the bird in the tree. It is rude to stare at people.

Walk and Stroll Walk means to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other. Stroll means to walk in a relaxed and leisurely way. Example: I walk to school every day. We took a stroll along the beach.

Why is this Important?

Knowing the difference between related words helps you:

• Choose the best word: You can pick the word that exactly describes what you mean.
• Understand what you read: You’ll understand the nuances (small differences) in stories and books.
• Become a better writer: Your writing will be more precise and interesting!

Let’s Practice!

Think about these pairs of related words:

• Sad and Miserable
• Small and Tiny
• Speak and Shout

Can you explain the difference between each pair? Can you use them in sentences?

Summary

Today we learned that related words share a common meaning but have slight differences. Understanding these differences helps us choose the best word to express ourselves clearly and accurately. Keep practicing and you’ll become a word expert!

Let’s practice!