Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms & Word Relationships (B2) - Lesson 1: Nuances & Connotations in Synonyms

Lesson 1: Nuances & Connotations in Synonyms Synonyms, Antonyms & Word Relationships (B2) Welcome to our B2 series on Word Relationships! You know that 'big' and 'large' are synonyms . But can you always exchange them? Not always. Words carry more than just their dictionary definition; they also carry feelings and ideas. This lesson will explore nuance and connotation —the small but powerful differences that will make your English much more precise . Key Vocabulary Synonym (noun) | សទិសសព្ទ A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Nuance (noun) | ភាពខុសគ្នា A small, subtle difference in meaning, feeling, or tone. Connotation (noun) | សេចក្តី​បញ្ជាក់ The positive, negative, or neutral feeling or idea that a word suggests. Precise (adjective) | ច្បាស់លាស់ Exact and accurate in detail. Connotation: The Feeling of a Word A word's connotation is the idea or feeling it suggests. It can be positive (+), negative (-), or neutral (N). Example 1: Describing so…