features of a word- meaning
- Created by: Khelsei Singh
- Created on: 11-02-18 16:06
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- Features of a word- MEANING
- Definition
- Synonyms/ Antonyms
- Synonyms are words that mean the same or almost the same.
- e.g. synonym of thin include slim, slender and skinny
- Antonym is a word which means the opposite of another word.
- E.g. ,sad, is an antonym of 'happy'
- Synonyms are words that mean the same or almost the same.
- Collocations
- refers to a group of wowrds that usually go together
- e.g. make noise, make the bed
- refers to a group of wowrds that usually go together
- Hyponyms/ Superordinate
- Hyponyms are words that are specific examples of a general word- superordinate
- E.g. If 'Fruit' is a superordinate then apple and orange are hyponyms.
- Hyponyms are words that are specific examples of a general word- superordinate
- Register
- Often refers to the degree of formality of language.
- Formal register: 'Would you mind pass the salt?' Informal 'Pass me the salt u ****.'
- Often refers to the degree of formality of language.
- Connotations
- this is the suggested or emotional meaning of a a word compared to its literal meaning.
- e.g. Thin is neutral, slim is more positive, and skinny is more negative.
- this is the suggested or emotional meaning of a a word compared to its literal meaning.
- Lexical sets
- A group of words with the same topic, function or form
- e.g. arm, leg, body, penis. Body parts is the lexical set.
- A group of words with the same topic, function or form
- Idioms
- These are expressions whose meanings are different from the words that make them
- E.g. 'I completely lost my head' means 'I got very angry'
- very different from literal meaning which means something very different
- E.g. 'I completely lost my head' means 'I got very angry'
- These are expressions whose meanings are different from the words that make them
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