I. What is an Synonym?
The term synonymous (sin–uh-nim) can be defined as a term that has the same or close to the identical meaning to an alternative word. When phrases or words have the identical meaning, we can say that they are a synonym of one another. The term “synonym” comes from an amalgamation of Ancient Greek syn, meaning with, and the word onoma which means “name.” They are common and integral parts of the language can be used without thought. They can be found in every part of speech: nouns adjectives, verbs, adjectival terms, and so on. In addition they are so crucial that there’s an entire reference book dedicated to them. It’s called Thesaurus. It’s a dictionary of synonyms!
II. Examples of Synonyms
Below are some possible synonyms for the words you encounter every day:
The worst: awful, horrible horrid, terrible
Good: fine, excellent, great
Hot: fiery, burning hot, boiling
Cold: cold frozen, frosty
Simple: Easy, simple and straightforward
Difficult: hard, demanding and tough
Big: huge, large enormous, huge
Small: tiny, little, mini
Now, you can read the following three sentences:
The child was eating an ice cream cone, and it gave him a severe headache.
The child was quickly eating a frozen Ice Cream cone that gave him an unsettling headache.
The kid was eating the frozen cone of ice cream. It caused him to suffer a severe headache.
As you can notice the three sentences above have the same context but Sentences 2 and 3 paint an even more vivid picture since they make use of synonyms for certain of the words that are dull found in Sentence 1. Words such as “rapidly,” “gobbling,” “awful,” and “terrible” are superior to “quickly,” “eating,” and “bad”–they have the similar meanings to Sentence 1, but stronger meanings.
III. Types of Synonyms
Synonyms are a part of speech. Here are a few examples of:
Verbs
To teach, to instruct and and educate
Search, seek, or look for
Nouns
Teacher, instructor, educator
Assessment, test, and test
Adjective
Smart, intelligent, clever
Slow, dumb, and stupid.
Adverb
Really, truly, extraordinarily
Silently, quietly, without making a sound
IV. The importance of Synonyms
Because word selection is the most important thing in the language (probably the most crucial aspect! ) the significance of synonyms is awe-inspiring. Synonyms help make language more fascinating and meaningful. They also make language more useful. They play a massive importance in the selection of words for poetry and prose. In reality, one could say that poetry wouldn’t exist without synonyms. One of the primary reasons we employ their use is because they are descriptive artistic and expressive. poetry relies on these three aspects. Imagine how writing or reading might be like if it was only one word to describe all things! The language would be dull, and there would be no room for innovation.
The way that words are selected and utilized is what often determines the quality of a literary work Thus, synonyms enable writers to create their own distinct styles and voices when writing their works. Another reason to use synonyms is that words typically have the same meaning, but have different meanings (a term’s implicit meaning). For instance, you could say “the soup’s scent was in the air” which sounds delicious, however “the soup’s smell was present in the air” creates a horrible sound. Therefore, the writer chooses an appropriate word according to its positive, negative or neutral meaning. This allows writers to communicate what they mean and what they mean by it.
V. Synonyms and Examples in Literature
Example 1
Like I said, poetry would not be able to be able to exist without the use of synonyms. The poetry “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud,” William Wordsworth describes a stroll in the afternoon which was especially special for his. In the following selection, he makes use of synonyms to assist his readers visualize the scene was his:
I walked alone as clouds hung over me.
The floats in the high o’er hills and vales,
Then I saw a large crowd
A host, of golden daffodils;
In the lake, under the trees
Dancing and fluttering on the air.
In this instance, Wordsworth uses the synonyms “crowd” and “host” to indicate that he was able to see a huge amount of daffodils. This makes them more beautiful. This is a method he’s employing to emphasise the magnificence that he experienced. Utilizing two words that share the similar meaning, he’s capable of painting a more vivid image with his words.
Example 2.
Synonyms are crucial in descriptive, creative writing as authors pick specific words that fit the style of their writing and to convey the tone they want. For instance, in the verse “The Eagle,”” Lord Tennyson makes use of synonyms for common terms to produce this rich visual:
He holds the cliff with uncooperative hands.
Near the sun in isolated lands
Ring’d by the world of azure He is.
The sea that is wrinkled beneath him swells;
He gazes at his mountains from the top of his wall.
Like a thunderbolt, he is thrown down.
Tennyson’s descriptive language paints an image of the viewer. If you take out the synonyms he employs in his poem, the result would be less appealing. For instance, he makes use of “azure” rather than “blue” to provide a clearer understanding of the hue of the sky. He also uses “crag” is more rough as opposed to “cliff.” The use of synonyms can also help to make the poem more evocative In this case he makes use of “lonely” as opposed to “isolated”–both words have the same meaning, however “lonely” generally refers to the human experience, while “isolated” generally refers to the location. As you can observe, Tennyson carefully chose his words with care.
VI. Examples of Synonyms used in Pop Culture
Example 1
A common advertising strategy in our culture today is to say that the brand’s product is associated with that product. For instance, we could claim that bleach has a connection with Clorox Coca-Cola is synonymous with Coca-Cola and Scotch tape is associated with tape adhesive. Foster’s beer makes use of this kind of advertising in their commercial known as “How to Speak Australia,” like in the following commercial
Fosters do I Speak Australian | Wireless
Foster’s principal slogan can be described as “Foster’s: Australian for Beer.” They’re “teaching” their audience to understand that, in Australian dialect “Foster’s” as well as “beer” are the same words. However, the truth is “Australian” is actually English and already has a term for beer. The Foster’s method of advertising is to tell people that, in Australia there are two words “beer” or “Foster’s” are both synonyms which can be used interchangeably.
VII. Related Terms
Antonym
An antonym is a term or phrase’s meaning that is different from the original and is the opposite of the synonym.
VIII. Conclusion
In the end the concept of synonyms is an integral element of English languages that you simply could not do without, whether in writing or in our speech. Synonyms are the most potent kind of descriptive tool which makes them an essential element in poetry and prose alike. Synonyms allow for freedom of word choice , and enable authors to pick words with the proper meaning to suit their style and fulfill their goal.
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