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ARE SYNONYMS AMBIGUOUS? SYNTACTIC, SEMANTIC AND CULTURAL RELATIONS EXEMPLIFIED FOR THE COMPARISON OF SYNONYMS AND THEIR USAGE

The purpose of this thesis is to explore synonyms in the English language and their syntactic differences, nuances in meaning, and usage in particular contexts. Synonyms have different forms, their position in sentences varies, they call for different modifiers but their meaning is nevertheless similar. Furthermore, they are an important part of language and vocabulary. Instead of using the same word every time, people use synonyms to convey their message using a variety of words. The question is whether this abundance of possibilities expands the vocabulary and makes communication easier or does it make synonyms ambiguous, their identification and usage more problematic? Why is it the case that people use completely different words which refer to the same concept, such as lift in the United Kingdom which is the equivalent of elevator in The United States? How do cultural relations and language used in different areas and regions influence the usage of words such as autumn and fall? The following sections of this paper will cover certain concepts concerning the definition, classification and analysis of synonyms, their substitutability in various contexts, as well as their similarity in meaning and differences concerning syntax and form, modification and usage.

synonyms, similarity of meaning, ambiguity, syntax, semantics, cultural relations, context, substitutability, communication, vocabulary

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