Exploring Word Meanings

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classification analogy

<p>characteristic analogy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the emotional association or secondary meaning of a word</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connotation refers to the emotional association or secondary meaning of a word, while denotation refers to the direct meaning of a word.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between words can be used to understand the connotations, denotations, synonyms, and analogies associated with them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A possible connotation for the word 'home' is 'a place of warmth and comfort'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The direct meaning of the word 'home' is 'a residence or dwelling'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connotation carries emotional associations, while denotation does not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connotation refers to the social or cultural implications and emotional meanings that someone associates with a word, while denotation refers to the direct definition or literal meaning of a word. Understanding the relationship between the words in a phrase or sentence is key to determining whether the word is being used in its connotation or denotation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One example is the word 'Hollywood'. Its denotation refers to an area in Los Angeles, known as the center of the American film industry. Its connotation includes notions of 'glamour,' 'fame,' and 'fortune'. The words in a sentence, such as 'traffic' or 'hate,' can indicate whether the word is being used in its denotation or connotation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The connotation of a word can vary depending on cultural or contextual factors. For example, the word 'skinny' tends to have a positive connotation when describing a person in Western cultures, suggesting they are 'lean' or 'fit'. However, in some countries like India, 'skinny' may have a negative connotation as women are often seen as healthier and prettier if they are not as thin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some way. It helps us understand the relationship between words by identifying similar relationships between dissimilar objects. Analogies can be written using word pairs or with the 'is to' and 'as' format.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Word analogies compare two words that have a relationship, such as opposites or synonyms. Synonym analogies compare words that have similar meanings. Word analogies focus on the relationship between words, while synonym analogies focus on the similarity of meanings.</p> Signup and view all the answers