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SYNONYMS - Coggle Diagram
SYNONYMS
SOURCES of synonymy
1) synonyms of native origin (e.g. fast-speedy-swift; handsome-pretty-lovely; bold-manful-steadfast)
2) dialectal and variety words (e.g. mother – minny (Scot.); dark-murk (O.N.); charm – glamour (Scot.); long distance call (AE) - trunk call (BE); radio (AE) - wireless (BE)).
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4) euphemisms: (washroom, retiring room, (public) comfort station, ladies' room, water closet, Windsor castle (lavatory))
5) etymological doublets (shade – shadow, canal – channel, major – mayor, pauper – poor)
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FUNCTION: The principal function of synonyms is to represent the same phenomenon in different aspects, shades and variations.