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Are there any truly perfect synonyms?
Are there two words that mean completely and absolutely the same thing, including connotation, etc?
I was wondering about adjectival ones, and not just a noun that has multiple names (bobcat/mountain lion, etc.) And if such a pair (or group) exists, why do we have superfluous words? |
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Re: Are there any truly perfect synonyms?
dearth := lack
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Re: Are there any truly perfect synonyms?
The problem with those is that "dearth" does not replace all the uses of "lack" (lack can be a verb) and also, "dearth" can also mean specifically a shortage of food or famine.
I was wondering if two words exist that are always completely interchangeable. |
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Re: Are there any truly perfect synonyms?
i would say no, including nouns like bobcat/mountain lion. a mountain lion sounds scarier, even to someone who knows they are identical.
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Re: Are there any truly perfect synonyms?
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bobcat/mountain lion. a mountain lion sounds scarier, even to someone who knows they are identical. [/ QUOTE ] Clearly you have no idea what you're talking about. |
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Re: Are there any truly perfect synonyms?
Inflammable means flammable?...WHAT A COUNTRY!!
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Re: Are there any truly perfect synonyms?
regardless and irregardless
Vince and Smoothcall |
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Re: Are there any truly perfect synonyms?
gigantic - humongous
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Re: Are there any truly perfect synonyms?
Yes, er, affirmative.
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Re: Are there any truly perfect synonyms?
enormous - massive
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