Synonyms

  beach (an area of sand or small stones at the edge of the sea or a lake): I spent all day on the beach. shore (land that is on the edge of a lake, river, or sea): We were trying to swim from the boat to the shore. coast …

  aware (knowing about something): We are not aware of the situation. conscious (knowing or realizing something): I was conscious that someone was watching me. alert to something (aware of a problem or danger): You must always be alert to the dangers on a busy road. alive to (aware of, …

assistant (someone who helps someone else in their job): My personal assistant will help you deal with the issue. helper (someone who helps with a job or task): I need enough helpers to move all these kitchen appliances. aide (an assistant to someone who has an important job): Anthony was …

ask synonym. ask (tell someone in the form of a question that you want them to do or give something): If you want something to eat, just ask me. request formal (ask for something politely or officially): If you want to take photographs, you have to request permission. seek formal …

answer (something that you say, write, or do to react to a question, letter, telephone call, etc.): She sent an answer to my letter after a few days. reply (say, write, or do something as an answer to somebody): We asked why, but they gave no reply. response (a spoken …