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==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
Terms of | 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== | ==Examples== | ||
formal vs informal register | formal vs informal register | ||
*''"Dear Sir or Madam"'' vs ''"Hey!"'' | *''"Dear Sir or Madam"'' vs ''"Hey!"'' | ||
*''dad'' | *''father'' vs. ''dad'' | ||
==Related terms== | |||
*'''[[Glossary:Antonym|antonym]]''' | |||
*'''[[Glossary:Synonym|synonym]]''' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*Mc Carthy, Michael.(2003). Vocabulary. Oxford: Oxford University Press. | *Mc Carthy, Michael.(2003). Vocabulary. Oxford: Oxford University Press. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:30, 12 February 2013
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.