Synonyms – intermediate level

Synonyms – intermediate level

We often use synonyms when we are speaking or writing so that we don't repeat words.

choose	pick
satisfied	content
lucky	fortunate
behave	act
notice	spot
by chance	accidentally
attitude	approach
sure	certain
deal with	cope with
show	reveal
concerned	worried
frightened	scared
make a decision	make up your mind
try to do	have a go at doing
talk to someone	chat to someone
nice	pleasant
enormous	huge
pleased	glad
wonderful	brilliant
terrible	awful

* Many synonyms in English have small differences in meaning or use. For example, chat to someone is more informal than talk to someone.