Connotations

One of the most difficult things about learning a language must be learning the hidden meanings of words.  Take, for example, unbelievable and incredible.  They both literally mean the same thing, but unbelievable is “bad” and incredible is “good.”

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  1. Mike says:

    I’m fond of saying things like, “Connotation is 80% of meaning.” And no dictionary deals with connotations very well at all.

    A few years ago, I had the idea of making a connotation dictionary, but then I realized that was an insanely difficult project.

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