Glossary:Register
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Register
/rɛdʒəstər /
Definition
Terms of one register are used for the same social setting. A register can contain different types of words or phrases. Synonyms frequently differ by register.
Examples
formal vs informal register
- "Dear Sir or Madam" vs "Hey!"
- father vs. dad
Related terms
References
- Mc Carthy, Michael.(2003). Vocabulary. Oxford: Oxford University Press.