Commonly appearing synonyms
Simplified word |
Corresponding words in a passage |
about |
approximately, around, or so, some |
about |
considering, in regard to, with regard to, in terms of, with respect to |
actually |
as a matter of fact, effectually, in effect, in fact, practically, really, virtually |
adjust to |
adapt to, gear to, accommodate, go with, match, suit |
against |
opposing, averse, contradictory |
at the same time |
meanwhile, simultaneously, synchronously |
attractive |
alluring, fascinating, inducing, tempting |
be likely to |
be tempted to, tend to, incline to, be inclined to, be prone to |
classify |
assort, categorize, label |
clue |
clew, cue, hint, implication |
control |
dominate, manage, monitor, supervise |
destroy |
damage, devastate, ruin, wreak + havoc / catastrophe / destruction / tragedy |
do |
be under way, carry out, commit, conduct, implement |
enough |
adequate, ample, sufficient |
evaluate |
appraise, assess, estimate, judge |
expect |
anticipate, hope, long for, look forward to, wish |
good |
fabulous, fantastic, marvelous, miraculous, terrific, wonderful |
have |
hold, own, possess, have something belonging to oneself |
important |
critical, crucial, essential, fundamental, foremost, significant, vital, pivotal, to make a difference, to matter, to play a part |
know |
appreciate, be aware of, be conscious of, recognize, understand |
mainly |
basically, chiefly, essentially, primarily, principally |
many |
abundant, considerable, innumerous, numerous, substantial, a flood of, a good many, a great number/deal of, many a, a raft of, a wealth of |
now |
at present, presently, currently |
obvious |
apparent, clear, distinct, evident, manifest, overt |
only |
exclusively, merely, solely, no more than |
plan |
program, project, scheme, devise, plot |
possible |
probable, potential, promising |
relate to |
associate with, connect to, correlate with, link with |
send |
convey, transmit |
show |
demonstrate, manifest, prove, reveal, unravel |
take part in |
be involved in, participate in |
very |
awfully, badly, considerably, disproportionately, excessively, extraordinarily, extremely, greatly, highly, radically, significantly |