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semantics

Pronunciation: [sɪˈmæntɪks]

Word

Learn how to use semantics in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “language”

(noun) the study of the meanings of words and sentences. It's like figuring out what words really mean when we talk or write.

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In school, we learned about semantics and how words can have different meanings.

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Without understanding semantics, it’s easy to misunderstand the meaning of a sentence.

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What does semantics tell us about the meaning of the word 'bank'?

Context: “interpretation”

(noun) the way words can carry different meanings depending on how they're used. It's like when you have a toy that can be used in many ways, each way gives it a different purpose.

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The semantics of the poem made it rich and deep, with many possible interpretations.

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Ignoring the semantics of the joke made it confusing and unfunny.

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How does semantics change the meaning of what we say?

How to pronounce semantics

Pronunciation: [sɪˈmæntɪks]

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