Easier English Basic Synonyms

coach
to give private lessons to someone in a particular sport, subject or activity
He coaches young footballers.
instruct
(
formal
) to show someone how to do something
We were all instructed in the use of the fire safety equipment.
tutor
(
formal
) to teach a small group of students
She earns extra money by tutoring foreign students in English.
Antonym:
learn
to find out about something, or about how to do something
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temporary
adjective
Synonyms: temporary, fleeting, passing, shortlived
Antonyms: permanent, lasting
Synonyms:
temporary
existing or lasting only for a limited time
She has a temporary job with a construction company. 
쑗
 This arrangement
is only temporary.
fleeting
lasting for a very short time only
She only caught a fleeting glimpse of her attacker.
passing
causing interest for a short time only
It’s just a passing fashion.
shortlived
lasting for a short time only
Their enthusiasm for the project was very shortlived.
Antonyms:
permanent
lasting or intended to last for ever
lasting
which lasts for a long time
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thin
adjective
Synonyms: thin, slim, slender, skinny
Antonyms: fat, overweight
Synonyms:
thin
not fat
The table has very thin legs. 
쑗
 He looks too thin – he should eat more.
slim
with a body that is thin in an attractive way
How do you manage to stay so slim? 
쑗
 She looks slimmer in that dress.
slender
long and thin, or tall and slim
slender fingers 
쑗
 a slender flower stem 
쑗
 a girl with a slender figure