Monday, November 13, 2017

Synonyms Ex 9 and 10 pages 93 -95



Synonyms:

A synonym is a word or phrase that has the same or similar meaning  as another word or phrase.

 Writers often use synonyms in order not to repeat meaning.

Examples:

little   =  small
enjoy =  like
store  =  shop
teenagers  = young people 
angry   =  mad


Writers can also use words or phrases that have similar meaning, but more specific of more general.

Examples:

general    →→→→→→→→→→→→→→     Specific
animal                    cat              Siamese                 my cat Lou-lou
business                 store          supermarket          Joe's Market

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