Easier English Basic Synonyms

Antonyms:
begin
to start doing something
continue
to go on doing something or happening
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strong
adjective
Synonyms: strong, sturdy, powerful, fit, mighty
Antonym: weak
Synonyms:
strong
having a lot of force or strength
The string broke – we need something stronger. 
쑗
 Strong winds blew some
tiles off the roof.
sturdy
well made and not easily damaged
The shelter seemed quite sturdy. 
쑗
 a pair of sturdy walking boots
powerful
having a lot of force, influence or capability
This model has a more powerful engine. 
쑗
 The treasurer is the most
powerful person in the organisation. 
쑗
 The new computers are extremely
powerful.
fit
healthy, strong and having a lot of physical energy
He isn’t fit enough to go back to work. 
쑗
 You’ll have to get fit if you’re
going to run in that race.
mighty
(
literary
) having a lot of force or strength
With one mighty heave he lifted the sack onto the lorry.
Antonym:
weak
not strong
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stupid
adjective
Synonyms: stupid, silly, foolish, irresponsible, senseless
Antonyms: sensible, wise
Synonyms:
stupid
behaving in a way that is not sensible, or resulting from this
It was stupid of her not to wear a helmet when riding on her scooter. 
쑗
 He
made several stupid mistakes.
silly
stupid in an annoying way
Don’t be silly – you can’t go to the party dressed like that! 
쑗
 She asked a
lot of silly questions.
foolish
showing a lack of intelligence or good judgment
That was a rather foolish thing to do. 
쑗
 It would be foolish to risk your life.
irresponsible
acting or done in a way that shows a lack of good sense
It was an irresponsible attitude for a parent to have. 
쑗
 Leaving the children
alone was very irresponsible.
senseless
done for no good reason
a senseless attack on an old lady 
쑗
 It’s senseless to buy clothes you don’t
need.