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Semantics - Introduction to Linguistics

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Understanding Synonyms and Homonyms

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  A  synonym  (from Greek syn "with" + onoma "name") is a word that has the same meaning as another word. "Couch" and "sofa" are  synonyms . A  homonym  is a word that is pronounced like another word. "Pare", "pair", and "pear" are  homonyms . What is a Synonym? A synonym (sin–uh-nim) is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. When words or phrases have the same meaning, we say that they are synonymous of each other. Synonyms are regular and essential parts of everyday language that we use almost without thinking. They come in all parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and so on. Examples of Synonyms Here are some synonyms of words we use every day: 1. Bad: awful, terrible, horrible 2. Good: fine, excellent, great 3. Hot: burning, fiery, boiling 4. Cold: chilly, freezing, frosty 5. Easy: Simple, effortless, straightforward 6. Hard: difficul...