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Near Synonyms

Near Synonyms. The Warehouse Madrid Advanced Course. Why do we use near synonyms?. To avoid repeating the same words What kind of words? Nouns Adjectives Verbs Adverbs So we sounds less repetitive. Examples.

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Near Synonyms

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  1. Near Synonyms The Warehouse Madrid Advanced Course

  2. Why do we use near synonyms? • To avoid repeating the same words • What kind of words? • Nouns • Adjectives • Verbs • Adverbs • So we sounds less repetitive

  3. Examples • The crisis in Spain is a prime example of the overall crisis in Europe. One of the principal countries in the Eurozone affected, its success in defeating the crisis could well predict the success of the rest of Europe in overcoming this financial disaster.

  4. Warning! • Not all near synonyms have the same meaning: • Kid • Child • Kid is much more informal than child. • Words that go together • We have a huge problem. • That’s a huge number. • That’s a large number. • That’s a large problem.

  5. Warning! • Grammatical agreement • I like travelling. • I enjoy travelling. • I like to travel. • I enjoy to travel. • Connotation • Positive and Negative • She’s a very determined mother. • She’s a very obstinate woman.

  6. Six Different Groups of Near Synonyms

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