nd usages.??e.g. change – alter – vary?A man changes his habits, alters his conduct, and varies his manner of speakingР8Р6.1.3 Sources of synonymsРa) Borrowing (loaned words)?b) Dialects and regional English?c) Figurative and euphemistic use of words?d) Coincidence with idiomatic expressionsР9Рa)Borrowing. ? Native Foreign ? room chamber ? foe enemy ? help aid ? leave depart ? wise sage ? buy purchaseР10Рb) Dialects and regional English,? e.g. railway(BrE) railroad (AmE) ? mother (BrE) munny (ScotE) ? charm (BrE) glamour (ScotE) ? ranch (AmE) run ?(AusE) ? job ?(StandE) gig (BlackE)?? jim ?(BlackE) male person (StandE?? c) Coincidence with idiomatic expressions, ?e.g. win gain the upper hand ? decide make up one’s mind ? finish get through ? hesitate be in two minds ? help lend one a hand
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