Synonyms & Antonyms Game for Kids
Synonyms & Antonyms is a free vocabulary game where kids find words that mean the same, or the opposite, of a given word.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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- Ages
- 7–12
- School years
- 2nd Grade–6th Grade
- Skills
- Vocabulary, Word meanings, Synonyms and antonyms
- Curriculum
- Common Core (L.4.5c, L.5.5c)
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
How to play Synonyms & Antonyms
- Choose synonyms, antonyms or mixed.
- Read the word and the question carefully.
- Pick the word with the same (synonym) or opposite (antonym) meaning.
- Learn from the explanation after each wrong answer.
What your child learns
- Vocabulary
- Word meanings
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Richer, more varied writing
About Synonyms & Antonyms
A wide vocabulary helps children understand what they read and makes their writing more interesting. Swapping “big” for “enormous” or “said” for “shouted” brings writing to life.
Mixed mode is a great challenge because kids must read the question carefully to know if they need the same or the opposite meaning.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| 2nd Grade | Synonyms |
| 3rd Grade | Synonyms |
| 4th Grade | Antonyms |
| 5th Grade | Mixed |
| 6th Grade | Mixed |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
🏆 Leaderboard
Full leaderboard →Play a round to get on the board! Create a free account to save your scores.
🇺🇸 Common Core links
Find games by grade →- L.4.5c 4th Grade: Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
- L.5.5c 5th Grade: Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.
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🖨️ Printable worksheets
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🎯 Practice one skill
Jump straight to a level, with tricks, examples and a printable worksheet for each skill.
📝 Use it for test prep
Synonyms & Antonyms builds skills for these tests. Try the ⏱️ Timed test button for exam-style practice.
Frequently asked questions
What is a synonym?
A word that means the same or nearly the same as another word, like happy and glad.
What is an antonym?
A word that means the opposite of another word, like hot and cold.
What age is this game for?
Roughly ages 7 to 12.
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