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Synonyms Meaning in Tamil

Building a strong vocabulary in any language involves learning different words that mean exactly the same thing. In English, these are called Synonyms. In Tamil grammar, there are specific terms for this.

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What is the Tamil word for Antonyms?

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Antonyms (opposite words) are called எதிர்ச்சொல் (Ethirchol) in Tamil. For example, Good (நல்லது) vs Bad (கெட்டது).

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Key Facts

Ancient Tamil literature, specifically works like the 'Tolkappiyam' (the oldest surviving Tamil grammar text), categorizes synonyms meticulously to help poets compose verses without repeating the same words.

Tamil Meanings

  • ஒத்த சொல் (Ottha Sol): Similar word.
  • இணைச்சொல் (Inaichol): Synonym / Parallel word.
  • ஒரு பொருள் குறித்த பல சொற்கள் (Oru porul kuritha pala sorkal): Many words denoting a single meaning (The formal grammar definition).

Examples of Tamil Synonyms

Here are some common examples of synonyms in Tamil:

  1. Sun (சூரியன் - Suriyan):
    • ஞாயிறு (Nyayiru), பகலவன் (Pagalavan), கதிரவன் (Kathiravan).
  2. Earth (பூமி - Bhoomi):
    • நிலம் (Nilam), தரணி (Tharani), வையம் (Vaiyam).
  3. Beautiful (அழகு - Azhagu):
    • எழில் (Ezhil), வடிவு (Vadivu).

Questions and Answers

What is the Tamil word for Antonyms?+

Antonyms (opposite words) are called **எதிர்ச்சொல் (Ethirchol)** in Tamil. For example, Good (நல்லது) vs Bad (கெட்டது).

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