F2F Class Notes 9th November (Tony)
acronym – B.A.R.T. (Subway in the bay area of San Francisco) Bay Area Rapid Transit, U.S.A. United States of America. S.C.U.B.A. – Self contained Underwater breathing apparatus. B.F.F. Best friends forever
synonym – a different word with the same or similar meaning eg: “Mother, Mom” “restrictions, stipulations (a condition, demand, or promise in an agreement or contract.) “We have one stipulation if we hire you. There must be two days of overtime worked in every week.”
homonym – a word that looks or sounds the same, but has a different meaning eg: Pain, Pane (layer of glass) Double-paned window
abbreviation – the word has been shortened. eg: etc.( etcetera, (ex set erra) sth. – something abv. – abbreviation! U.S.A. United States of America
context – the words surrounding. “That sounds bad, but it was out of context.” “I hate people who steal.” “I hate people.”
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