Easier English Basic Synonyms

Antonyms:
unaware
not knowing facts, or not realising that something is happening
ignorant
not knowing things that it is important to know
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beach
noun
Synonyms: beach, shore, coast, seaside
beach
an area of sand or small stones by the edge of the sea
Some children were digging in the sand on the beach.
shore
land at the edge of the sea or a lake
She stood on the shore waving as the boat sailed away.
coast
parts of a country that are by the sea
After ten weeks at sea, the sailors saw the coast of America. 
쑗
 The south
coast is the warmest part of the country.
seaside
an area near the sea where people go to have a holiday
a day at the seaside 
쑗
 seaside hotels
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beginner
noun
Synonyms: beginner, apprentice, novice, learner
Antonyms: expert, old hand
Synonyms:
beginner
a person who is starting to learn something or do something
The course is for absolute beginners. 
쑗
 I can’t paint very well – I’m just a
beginner.
apprentice
a young person who works as an assistant to a skilled person in order to
learn from them
He’s started work as a plumber’s apprentice.
novice
a person who has very little experience or skill, e.g. in a job or sport
He’s still a novice at rowing. 
쑗
 A competition like this is not for novices.
learner
a person who is learning how to do something
The evening swimming classes are specially for adult learners. 
쑗
 The new
dictionary is good for advanced learners of English.