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Nyms
The answer to all of these statements will end with the letters "nyms"
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homonym | Two words that sound the same but have different meanings. |
| Acronym | The first letter of every word in a phrase that shortens what you want to say - EX. NBA, FBI, USA |
| Synonym | Two words that mean the same thing. |
| Antonym | Two words that mean the opposite. |
| Root word | The basic word that may have a prefix or suffix added to it. |
| Prefix | Added to the beginning of a word to change meaning. |
| Suffix | Added to the end of a word to change meaning. |