Describe synonyms. Which statement is correct?

• A. Synonyms have opposite meanings.
• B. Synonyms are unrelated words.
• C. Synonyms have similar meanings.
• D. Synonyms are always nouns.

Answer: (C)

Synonyms are words that share similar meanings, giving you options to express the same idea with slight nuance. For example, happy and joyful convey a similar feeling, and you can often swap them depending on tone or formality. But keep in mind that synonyms aren’t always interchangeable in every situation because they carry different connotations or levels of formality.

The other statements don’t fit. Opposite meanings describe antonyms, not synonyms. Unrelated words have no meaningful connection. And synonyms aren’t limited to nouns; they can be adjectives, verbs, and more, like “big” and “large” (adjectives) or “talk” and “speak” (verbs).