THE MAIN FEATURES OF SYNONYMS: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS
Keywords:
Synonymy, Lexical semantics, Semantic similarity, Contextual variability, Stylistic differentiation, Gradability, Word frequency, Linguistic analysis, Lexicography, Cognitive linguistics, Pragmatics, Vocabulary studies, Semantic fields, Language teaching, Translation studies, Natural language processing, Corpus linguistics, Linguistic features, Word choice, Lexical relations.Abstract
This research examines the main features of synonyms in the English language. The paper explores the definition, types, and linguistic significance of synonyms. Through literature review and linguistic examples, semantic, stylistic, and contextual features of synonyms are identified. The results highlight the crucial role of synonyms in enhancing language richness and facilitating effective communication. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of lexical relationships and their impact on language use.
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