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Common Synonyms in IELTS Listening

This guide provides a comprehensive list of commonly used synonyms that appear in IELTS Listening tests, emphasizing the importance of recognizing paraphrased information. It categorizes synonyms into various topics such as People, Places, Time, and more, to aid in understanding and preparation. The document concludes with study tips to enhance listening skills and mastery of synonyms for success in the IELTS Listening test.

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Common Synonyms in IELTS Listening

This guide provides a comprehensive list of commonly used synonyms that appear in IELTS Listening tests, emphasizing the importance of recognizing paraphrased information. It categorizes synonyms into various topics such as People, Places, Time, and more, to aid in understanding and preparation. The document concludes with study tips to enhance listening skills and mastery of synonyms for success in the IELTS Listening test.

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Common Synonyms in IELTS Listening

Introduction
This guide contains commonly used synonyms that appear in IELTS Listening tests. Recognising these
synonyms is crucial as IELTS Listening often tests your ability to identify paraphrased information rather
than exact word matches between what you hear and what appears in the questions.

People
Word in Question Synonyms in Audio

Staff Employees, Personnel, Workers, Team members

Students Pupils, Learners, Class members, Attendees

Teacher Lecturer, Instructor, Professor, Educator, Tutor

Manager Supervisor, Director, Boss, Team leader, Head

Customer Client, Patron, Guest, Consumer, Visitor


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Places
Word in Question Synonyms in Audio

Venue Location, Place, Site, Setting, Spot

Institution Organisation, Establishment, Agency, Foundation

Facility Amenity, Resource, Service, Installation

Building Structure, Property, Premises, Construction

Room Chamber, Hall, Space, Area, Quarters


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Time
Word in Question Synonyms in Audio

Prior to Before, In advance of, Earlier than, Preceding

Following After, Subsequent to, Later, Afterwards

Currently At present, At the moment, Now, These days

Initially At first, To begin with, At the outset, Originally

Eventually Finally, Ultimately, In the end, At last


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Quantities
Word in Question Synonyms in Audio

Several A few, Some, A number of, A handful of

Numerous Many, A large number of, Plenty of, Lots of

Limited Few, A small number of, Not many, Scarce

Significant Substantial, Considerable, Major, Important

Minimal Negligible, Insignificant, Slight, Trivial


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Communication
Word in Question Synonyms in Audio

Stated Mentioned, Noted, Pointed out, Remarked

Discussed Talked about, Addressed, Considered, Examined

Suggested Proposed, Recommended, Advised, Put forward

Explained Clarified, Elaborated on, Described, Illustrated

Argued Contested, Disputed, Debated, Disagreed with


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Problems and Solutions


Word in Question Synonyms in Audio

Issue Problem, Difficulty, Challenge, Concern, Matter

Answer Solution, Resolution, Remedy, Fix

Fix Resolve, Address, Tackle, Sort out, Deal with

Obstacle Barrier, Hurdle, Impediment, Hindrance

Improve Enhance, Upgrade, Boost, Strengthen


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Attitudes
Word in Question Synonyms in Audio

Satisfied Pleased, Content, Happy with, Gratified

Disappointed Dissatisfied, Displeased, Unhappy with, Let down

Essential Crucial, Vital, Necessary, Indispensable

Optional Voluntary, Non-compulsory, Not required, Elective

Interested Keen on, Enthusiastic about, Fascinated by


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Processes
Word in Question Synonyms in Audio

Procedure Process, Method, Technique, Approach, System

Steps Stages, Phases, Parts, Components

Begin Commence, Start, Initiate, Launch, Embark on

Complete Finish, Conclude, End, Accomplish, Finalise

Develop Create, Produce, Generate, Establish, Formulate


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Changes
Word in Question Synonyms in Audio

Increase Rise, Grow, Expand, Go up, Climb

Decrease Decline, Reduce, Drop, Go down, Fall

Improve Enhance, Upgrade, Get better, Progress

Deteriorate Worsen, Decline, Get worse, Degrade

Change Alter, Modify, Adjust, Transform, Revise


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Study Tips
1. Practice active listening for synonyms and paraphrasing in everyday conversations, podcasts and
news reports.

2. Create your own synonym lists for common topics in IELTS Listening (education, accommodation,
travel, etc.).

3. Do timed practice tests regularly to improve your ability to catch synonyms in real-time listening
situations.

4. Read questions carefully before listening to anticipate possible synonyms.


5. Pay attention to context as this often helps identify when synonyms are being used.

Conclusion
Mastering these synonym relationships is essential for success in the IELTS Listening test. Remember that
examiners deliberately use different vocabulary in the audio from what appears in the questions to test
your comprehensive understanding of English rather than just your ability to match identical words.

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