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Everyday words used well: the solid base every 11+ child needs before the harder lists. Each word has a meaning written for children, a similar word and an opposite. Every word on this list is free.

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24 words starting with G

gasp
verb
to breathe in suddenly and sharply because you are surprised, shocked or out of breath
Similar:
pant
gather
verb
to come together in a group, or to collect things into one place
Similar:
assemble
Opposite:
disperse
gently
adv.
in a soft, careful and calm way
Similar:
carefully
Opposite:
harshly
giant
adj.
extremely large, much bigger than usual
Similar:
enormous
Opposite:
miniature
gift
noun
something you give to someone without asking for payment
Similar:
donation
gigantic
adj.
extremely big
Similar:
enormous
Opposite:
miniature
giggle
verb
to laugh in a light, silly way, often because you can't help it
Similar:
chuckle
glad
adj.
happy and pleased about something
Similar:
delighted
Opposite:
sad
glasses
noun
a pair of lenses in a frame that you wear to help you see clearly
Similar:
specs
glow
verb
to give out a soft, steady light or warmth without flames
Similar:
beam
gorgeous
adj.
very beautiful or lovely to look at
Similar:
beautiful
Opposite:
hideous
grab
verb
to take hold of something quickly and roughly
Similar:
clutch
Opposite:
drop
grammar
noun
the rules for how words are put together to make correct sentences
Similar:
language rules
great
adj.
very good, or very large in size or amount
Similar:
brilliant
Opposite:
awful
greedy
adj.
wanting much more food, money or things than you need
Similar:
gluttonous
Opposite:
generous
grin
verb
to smile widely, showing your teeth
Similar:
beam
Opposite:
frown
groan
verb
to make a long, low sound because you are in pain, unhappy or annoyed
Similar:
grumble
Opposite:
cheer
group
noun
a number of people or things that are together or belong together
Similar:
bunch
Opposite:
individual
growl
verb
to make a low, rough, angry sound in the throat, like an unhappy dog
Similar:
grumble
Opposite:
purr
grubby
adj.
dirty and grimy, especially from mud or sticky hands
Similar:
dirty
Opposite:
clean
guard
verb
to keep someone or something safe from harm
Similar:
protect
Opposite:
abandon
guess
verb
to give an answer when you are not sure if it is right
Similar:
estimate
Opposite:
know
guest
noun
a person who is invited to visit your home or to come to an event
Similar:
caller
Opposite:
host
guide
verb
to show someone the way or help them do something
Similar:
direct
Opposite:
mislead