Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms & Word Relationships (B1) - Lesson 3: Basic Understanding of Shades of Meaning
Lesson 3: Understanding Shades of Meaning Choosing the Most Precise Word You know that 'synonyms' are words with similar meanings. But are they always exactly the same? No! Just like there are many different shades of the color blue, there are different " shades of meaning ". Choosing the right word can make your English more precise and expressive. Key Vocabulary Shades of Meaning (noun phrase) | កម្រិតនៃអត្ថន័យ Small, subtle differences in meaning between similar words. Precise (adjective) | ច្បាស់លាស់ Exact and accurate in detail. Connotation (noun) | សេចក្តីបញ្ជាក់ An idea or feeling that a word suggests, in addition to its main meaning. Interchangeable (adjective) | អាចផ្លាស់ប្តូរបាន Able to be exchanged with each other without making a difference. What are Shades of Meaning? This refers to the small, subtle differences between similar words. One word might be stronger, more formal, or have a slightly different emotional feeling (a different connotation ) than another. They are no…