Enhance Your Learning with Word Usage and Vocabulary Flash Cards for quick learning
A word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase.
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling.
A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
A word part added to the beginning of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.
A word part added to the end of a base word to create a new word with a different meaning.
A combination of words that are often used together in a natural way.
A verb followed by a preposition or an adverb that together have a different meaning from the original verb.
Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.
The base part of a word that carries its core meaning.
The process of creating new words or forms of words by adding affixes or combining words.
The words, phrases, and sentences that surround a word and help determine its meaning.
The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries, in addition to its literal meaning.
The literal or dictionary definition of a word.
An overused phrase or expression that has lost its originality or impact.
A mild or indirect word or expression used in place of a harsh or blunt one, to make it less offensive or unpleasant.
Special words or expressions used by a particular profession or group that are often difficult for others to understand.
Informal words or phrases that are more common in spoken language and may not be considered appropriate in formal writing.
A word formed from the initial letters of a name or phrase, pronounced as a single word.
A shortened form of a word or phrase.
A figure of speech that compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were something else, without using the words 'like' or 'as'.
A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things.
A figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.
The use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.
The repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of closely connected words.
The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.
The repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words.
A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms for a dramatic or ironic effect.
A word, phrase, or sequence of characters that reads the same backward as forward.
Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may or may not be pronounced the same.
Words that sound the same but have different meanings and may or may not be spelled the same.
A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole or the whole is used to represent a part.
A figure of speech that contrasts two opposing ideas or concepts in a balanced grammatical structure.
A figure of speech in which the intended meaning is different from the literal meaning, often for humorous or emphatic effect.
A statement or situation that seems contradictory or absurd but may actually be true or have a deeper meaning.
Similar or comparable in certain respects, often used to explain or clarify a concept.
A word that is related to another word in a different language, sharing a common origin.
The study of the origin and history of words, including their meanings and changes over time.
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.
The way in which a word is spoken or pronounced.
The way in which a word is spelled or written.
The rules and structure of a language, including syntax, morphology, and semantics.
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
The study of the forms of words and how they are formed, including inflection, derivation, and composition.
The study of meaning in language, including the relationships between words, phrases, and sentences.
The study of how context influences the interpretation of meaning in language.
The level of formality or informality of language used in a particular context or situation.
A particular form of a language that is specific to a region or social group.
The form of English that is widely accepted as the correct and proper way of speaking and writing.