Important Definitions

1\Polysemy:
Word which has a multiple related meanings.
e.g:
The verb "get" is a good example of polysemy — it can mean "procure,"
"become," or "understand."

2\Synonyms:
Words which have similar meanings.
e.g:
enemy* foe big*huge

3\Antonym:
Words which have opposite meanings.
e.g:
big*small love*hate

4\Collocations:
Two words or group of words go together and form a commonly phrase.
e.g:
make(a mistake-noise-money-effort). Have(a drink-a holiday-lunch-a good
time)

5\Denotation:
The dictionary definition; the literal meaning of the word.
e.g:
home: refers to the actual building someone lives in. blue: is the color blue.

6\Connotation:
The positive or negative emotions associated with the word; how the word make
you feel.
e.g:
home: refers to family, comfort and security. Blue: its connotation is sad
and depression.

7\Acronyms and Abbreviation:

Individual words or letters.
e.g:
ID: Identity
BBC: British Broadcasting Corporation

8\Onomatopoeic Words:
Are those which seem to sound like their meaning.
e.g:
cats meow
lions roar
birds tweet

9\Homophones:
Are words with different meanings which are pronounced in the same way but
are spelt differently.
e.g:
air\heir
its\it's
our\hour

10\Homographs:
Are words which are written in the same way but have different meanings and
may be pronounced differently.
e.g:
read v1 \ read v2
I live in Ranyah .
My favourite rock group are singing live on tv tonight.