Patterns of Synonyms in English: Exploring Word Similarities
In this chapter, explore the fascinating world of synonyms and learn about different patterns in English synonyms. Discover pairs of synonyms from different regional varieties, native Anglo-Saxon words, and borrowed Greek or Latin words. Understand how synonyms can evoke different emotional effects and the usage of words in various registers. Dive into synonyms with triple scales incorporating words of Anglo-Saxon, French, and Latin origins. Enhance your vocabulary and language comprehension with this insightful exploration of word similarities.
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Chapter three: part two synonyms
Synonyms They are words that have more or less the same meaning. Ex: Freedom: liberty Snake: serpent Almost: nearly Hide: conceal
Patterns of synonyms in English There four types of synonyms in English
1. Pairs of synonyms in which one word is from one regional variery of a langauge and the other is from another . Ex: The American (fall) and the British (autumn)
2. Pairs of synonyms in which one of the words is a native Anglo-Saxon word and the other one is a word borrowed from Greek or Latin. Ex: Smell- effluvium Deed-action
3. Pairs of synonyms in which the two items differ from the point of view of their emotional and evocative effects, i.e., the function of such words is to influence the choice of the appropriate word from the pair which depends on the emotional effect the word is likely to produce. Ex: liberty/freedom Politician /statesman
4. Pairs of synonyms in which the two words are used in two different registers Ex: Children/kids Gentleman/chap Mother/mummy
4. Synonyms that have a triple scale where one of the three words is an Anglo-Saxon word, the second is a word of French origin and the third one is a word of Greek or Latin origin. Ex: begin/commence/initiate
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