Synonyms for
Semantics
Definition
Semantics refers to the meaning of words, phrases, or language in general.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- semantic analysis
- semantic meaning
- semantic field
- semantic web
- semantic error
- semantic difference
- semantic ambiguity
Word family
Usage note
Semantics refers specifically to the meaning of words and sentences. It is often contrasted with syntax, which deals with sentence structure.
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Example sentences
- The semantics of the word 'love' can vary depending on the context.
- The study of semantics is important in understanding how we communicate.
- The semantics of a sentence can change depending on the emphasis placed on different words.
- The semantics of a word can change over time.
- The semantics of a language can be different in different cultures.
Quotes
Words are the leaves of the tree of language, of which, if some fall away, a new succession takes their place. - John Keats
The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter—'tis the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning. - Mark Twain
Language is not a mere instrument for communication of ideas but also a means for understanding the world around us. - L. S. Vygotsky