Partial synonyms

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• Examples of partial synonyms

A partial synonym It is a word that is used with a specific meaning but that, when changing to another statement, modifies its meaning or concept. They are used so that the same word is not repeated in a text.

For example:

We make the garments with the new machines as they are faster so we can do many garments in less time.

The partial synonyms they have a similar but not exact meaning. This means that, in another context, partial synonyms may not be used because these synonyms share some but not all of the semantic fields of both words.

In the above example, the word confection may or may not be synonymous with making, since in this statement it is correct to use them but not in others.

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• Examples of synonyms
• Sentences with synonyms

How to recognize a partial synonym?

In order to recognize a partial synonym, we must change the word in the context, that is, use the same word in another semantic field. If the phrase retains its meaning, then it is a synonym total. If the phrase loses meaning (as in the previous example) then it is a partial synonym.

• See also: Total synonyms.

Examples of partial synonyms

• See also: Sentences with partial and total synonyms.