Adjective

Lesson 10

Good

Title: Good

[adjective]

Synonyms:

- pleasing, acceptable

  [noun]

 Synonyms:

- benefit, advantage

 Antonyms: ill, bad, evil

Origin: god

Example

a good hotel good quality cloth The train service is not very good

Example

Bad

Title: Bad

Pronunciation: /bæd/

Part of speech: Adjective

The comparative form “worse” and the superlative form “worst” are irregular

Formal or informal: Both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: bad (bæd)

Synonym: Poor

Opposite: Good

Not good; of poor quality or a low standard

The movie was so bad that we walked out before it was over

Not good; of poor quality or a low standard

Big

Title: Big

Pronunciation: /bɪɡ/

Part of speech: Adjective

The comparative form “bigger” and the superlative form “biggest” are irregular

Formal or informal: Both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: big (bɪɡ)

Synonym: Large

Opposite: Small

The comparative form “bigger” and the superlative form “biggest” are irregular

The elephant was so big that it filled the entire room

The comparative form “bigger” and the superlative form “biggest” are irregular

Small

Title: Small

Pronunciation: /smɔːl/

Part of speech: Adjective

The comparative form “smaller” and the superlative form “smallest” are irregular

Formal or informal: Both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: small (smɔːl)

Synonym: Little

Opposite: Big

Of a size that is less than normal or usual

The kitten was so small that it could fit in the palm of my hand

Of a size that is less than normal or usual

Heavy

Title: Heavy

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛvi/

Part of speech: Adjective

The comparative form “heavier” and the superlative form “heaviest” are irregular

Formal or informal: Both formal and informal

Stress marks: heavy (ˈhɛvi)

Synonym: Weighty

Opposite: Light

Having a great weight; difficult to lift or move

The box was too heavy for me to carry by myself

Having a great weight; difficult to lift or move

Expensive

Title: Expensive

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Part of speech: Adjective

The comparative form “more expensive” and the superlative form “most expensive” are irregular

Formal or informal: Both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: expensive (ɪkˈspɛnsɪv)

Synonym: Costly

Opposite: Inexpensive

Costing a lot of money; high-priced

The designer handbag was too expensive for me to afford

Costing a lot of money; high-priced

Cheap

Title: Cheap

Pronunciation: /tʃiːp/

Part of speech: Adjective

              The comparative form “cheaper” and the superlative form “cheapest” are irregular

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: cheap (tʃiːp)

Synonym: Inexpensive

Opposite: Expensive

Low in price; not costing much money

The store was having a sale, so I was able to buy a cheap pair of shoes

Low in price; not costing much money

Rich

Title: Rich

Pronunciation: /rɪtʃ/

Part of speech: Adjective

The comparative form “richer” and the superlative form “richest” are irregular

Formal or informal: Both formal and informal

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Stress marks: rich (rɪtʃ)

Synonym: Wealthy

Opposite: Poor

 

Having a lot of money or valuable possessions

The wealthy businessman lived in a richly decorated mansion

Having a lot of money or valuable possessions

Poor

Title: Poor

Pronunciation: /pʊər/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g. poor people) and uncountable (e.g. poverty)

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: Poor

Synonym: Impoverished, needy

Opposite: Wealthy, rich

Lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society

The poor man could not afford to buy food for his family

Lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society

Fast

Title: Fast

Pronunciation: /fæst/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g. fast cars) and uncountable (e.g. speed)

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: Fast

Synonym: Quick, rapid

Opposite: Slow, sluggish

Moving or able to move quickly; done in a short amount of time

The fast car zoomed down the highway

Moving or able to move quickly; done in a short amount of time

Slow

Title: Slow

Pronunciation: /sloʊ/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g. slow cars) and uncountable (e.g. pace)

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: Slow

Synonym: Sluggish, leisurely

Opposite: Fast, quick

Moving or able to move at a low speed; taking a long time to do something

The slow turtle crossed the road

Moving or able to move at a low speed; taking a long time to do something

Hard

Title: Hard

Pronunciation: /hɑrd/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g. hard rocks) and uncountable (e.g. difficulty)

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: Hard

Synonym: Tough, difficult

Opposite: Soft, easy

Difficult to bend, cut, or break; requiring a lot of effort or strength; not soft or easy

It was hard to believe that he had won the race

Difficult to bend, cut, or break; requiring a lot of effort or strength; not soft or easy

Difficult

Title: Difficult

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g. difficult tasks) and uncountable (e.g. difficulty)

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: Difficult

Synonym: Hard, challenging

Opposite: Easy, simple

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand

It was difficult to concentrate with all the noise

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand

Easy

Title: Easy

Pronunciation: /ˈiːzi/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g. easy tasks) and uncountable (e.g. ease)

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: Easy

Synonym: Simple, effortless

Opposite: Difficult, challenging

Not difficult; requiring little effort or skill

The test was easy for her because she had studied hard

Not difficult; requiring little effort or skill

Ugly

Title: Ugly

Pronunciation: /ˈʌɡli/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Both

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: Ugly

Synonym: Unattractive, unsightly

Opposite: Beautiful, attractive

Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g. ugly buildings) and uncountable (e.g. ugliness)

Unpleasant or unattractive in appearance

The old building was ugly and in need of renovation

Unpleasant or unattractive in appearance

Beautiful

Title: Beautiful

 

 Pronunciation: /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Both

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: Beautiful

Synonym: Attractive, lovely

Opposite: Ugly, unattractive

             Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g. beautiful flowers) and uncountable (e.g.                       beauty)

 

Pleasing to the senses or mind, attractive

The sunset was beautiful, with vibrant colors filling the sky

Pleasing to the senses or mind, attractive

Clean

Title: Clean

Pronunciation: /kliːn/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Both

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (e.g. clean the room)

Stress marks: Clean

Synonym: Spotless, pristine

Opposite: Dirty, filthy

Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g. clean dishes) and uncountable (e.g. cleanliness)

Free from dirt, marks, or unwanted substances

The house was clean and tidy, with everything in its place

Free from dirt, marks, or unwanted substances

Dirty

Title: Dirty

Pronunciation: /ˈdɜːrti/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Both

Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (e.g. dirty the dishes)

Stress marks: Dirty

Synonym: Filthy, grimy

Opposite: Clean, spotless

Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g. dirty clothes) and uncountable (e.g. dirtiness)

Covered or marked with an unclean substance

The floor was dirty and needed to be mopped

Covered or marked with an unclean substance

Open

Title: Open

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊpən/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Both

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (e.g. The door opened)

Stress marks: Open

Synonym: Unlocked, accessible

Opposite: Closed, shut

Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g. open doors) and uncountable (e.g. openness)

Not closed or blocked; allowing access, passage, or view

The window was open, letting in a cool breeze

Not closed or blocked; allowing access, passage, or view

Closed

Title: Closed

Pronunciation: /kloʊzd/

Part of speech: Adjective

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (e.g. The door closed)

Stress marks: Closed

Synonym: Shut, sealed

Opposite: Open, unlocked

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g. closed doors) and uncountable (e.g. closure)

Not open or accessible; shut

The store was closed for the holiday

Not open or accessible; shut

True

Title: True

/truː/

[adjective]

Synonyms:

- correct, accurate

Antonyms: false, fickle, untrue

Origin: treowe

Example

It’s not true that I’m going to marry him No, honestly, it’s a true story

Example

False

Title: False

fɔːls $ fɒːls/

adjective

Synonyms:

- incorrect, wrong

Antonyms: true, real

Origin: falsus

Example

Please decide whether the following statements are true or false

Example

Wrong

Title: Wrong

Pronunciation: /wrɒŋ/

Part of speech: Adjective

Formal or informal: Both

Countable or uncountable: Countable

Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive

Stress marks: /wróng/

Synonym: Incorrect, inaccurate

Opposite: Right, correct

Not correct or accurate

It is wrong to lie

Not correct or accurate

Right

Title: Right

raɪt/ adjective

adjective]

Synonyms:

- just, equitable,correct

Origin: riht

Example

Yes, that’s the right answer Is that the right time?

Example