Word 1Meaning 1Word 2Meaning 2Difference
BigLarge in sizeHugeVery, very large“Huge” is bigger than “big.”
SpeakTo talkWhisperTo talk very softly“Whisper” is a quiet way of speaking.
RunTo move fast on feetJogTo run at a slow paceJogging is slower than running.
LaughTo make a sound when something is funnyGiggleA light, silly laughA giggle is softer and more playful.
ColdLow temperatureFreezingExtremely coldFreezing is colder than cold.
EatTo take food into the bodyGobbleTo eat quickly and greedily“Gobble” is eating fast and messily.
LookTo direct your eyesStareTo look at something for a long timeStaring is more intense than looking.
FastMoving quicklySwiftQuick and smoothBoth mean quick, but “swift” adds grace.
SmartIntelligentWiseIntelligent with experienceWisdom comes from experience, not just smarts.
ShoutTo speak loudlyYellTo scream with forceYell is louder and stronger than shout.
HappyFeeling joyJoyfulFull of joyJoyful is a stronger feeling of happiness.
ScaredFeeling afraidTerrifiedExtremely afraidTerrified is a stronger fear than scared.
PushTo move something awayShoveTo push roughlyA shove is a rougher push.
WalkTo move with stepsMarchTo walk in a steady, ordered wayMarching is a type of walking with rhythm.
CryTo shed tearsSobTo cry loudly and uncontrollablySob is a stronger kind of crying.
ThinkTo use your mindWonderTo think with curiosityWondering involves thinking with imagination.
WetCovered in waterSoakedVery wetSoaked is more wet than wet.
TiredNeeding restExhaustedVery tiredExhausted is extreme tiredness.
AngryFeeling madFuriousExtremely angryFurious is stronger than angry.
SeeTo notice with eyesGlanceTo look quicklyA glance is brief seeing.
SmileTo show happiness with the mouthGrinA big smileA grin is wider than a smile.
JumpTo leap into the airHopTo jump lightly on one footA hop is smaller and lighter.
BrightGiving off a lot of lightDazzlingSo bright it almost hurtsDazzling is extremely bright.
SoftEasy to press or gentleFluffySoft and light, like a cloudFluffy is soft with volume.
QuietMaking little noiseSilentMaking no noiseSilent is completely without sound.
HelpTo assistSupportTo provide strength or encouragementSupport is a type of help that lasts longer.
BreakTo separate by forceShatterTo break into many piecesShatter is a violent break.
OldHaving lived longAncientVery, very oldAncient is much older than old.
WinTo achieve victoryTriumphA great or glorious winTriumph is a very big win.
HardSolid or difficultToughStrong and difficultTough can be about strength or difficulty.
CleanFree from dirtSpotlessExtremely cleanSpotless means perfectly clean.
FunnyCausing laughterHilariousExtremely funnyHilarious is more funny than funny.
HurtTo feel painInjureTo damage the bodyInjury is often more serious than hurt.
BeginTo startLaunchTo start something big (like a mission)Launch is a powerful start.
BrightFull of light or intelligenceBrilliantExtremely bright or smartBrilliant means very bright or very smart.
MoveTo go from one place to anotherSlideTo move smoothlySlide is a smooth type of movement.
DanceMove rhythmically to musicSwayGentle back and forth movementSway is slower and softer than dance.
CookTo prepare food with heatBoilTo cook in bubbling waterBoil is a specific kind of cooking.
SayTo speakMurmurTo say something very softlyMurmur is softer than saying.
WatchTo look closelySpyTo watch secretlySpy means watching without being seen.
TellTo say somethingRevealTo tell something that was hiddenReveal means to uncover information.
HearTo use ears to listenListenTo hear with attentionListening is active hearing.
RideTo sit and travel (on a bike, horse, etc.)DriveTo control a vehicleRide is as a passenger; drive is controlling.
FriendSomeone you likeAcquaintanceSomeone you know, but not very closeFriends are closer than acquaintances.
NearClose byAdjacentNext to somethingAdjacent means directly next to.
HouseA place to liveMansionA very large houseA mansion is a huge, luxurious house.
RoadA way for carsHighwayA big road for fast travelA highway is a wide, major road.
TalkTo speakChatTo talk in a friendly wayChat is informal talking.
ClimbTo go upScrambleTo climb quickly or awkwardlyScramble is less smooth.
ThrowTo toss somethingHurlTo throw with forceHurl is more powerful than throw.

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