Stylistically neutral synonym - what is this?The answer to this question can be found in the materials of this article.
Understanding synonyms in Russian
Before we talk about what is stylistically neutral synonym should find out what all the words needed.
term "synonymous" came into Russian from Greek, synonymos means "of the same name."That is, the words that are noticeably different in sound, however, are identical or similar in value.It should also be noted that most of synonyms belonging to the same part of speech, although often different stylistic coloring.
give an example: the husband - a spouse, look - look, happy - happy, here - here, the beautiful - beautiful, homeland - fatherland and others.
What is needed synonymous?
about how to replace the word synonymous stylistically neutral, we will tell you a little further.Now I want to tell you, why do they need in speech and writing.
As is known, the Russian language is wide, varied and beautiful.That is why during the writing of a text are advised to avoid repetitions, using the substitute word that is synonymous.Thus, their main function is increasing expressive writing and speaking, as well as prevent them from monotony.
When using synonyms should not be confused with nominal definitions.After all, the latter are completely identical.
Classification synonyms
Absolutely each synonym has its own peculiarities and specific connotation, which is markedly different from other similar parts of speech.Here is an example: purple - purple, red - scarlet and others.
It should be noted that, despite the fact that synonyms always point to the same concept and have exactly the same lexical meaning, they do differ in expressive colored, adopting a particular style and frequency of use.Moreover, there are synonyms that both are different from each other and expressive coloration and lexical meaning.
in Russian language synonyms are classified according to:
- social assessment of any subject.For example, synonyms of "salary" and "wages" reflect a completely different attitude to the remuneration received for work.
- denoting objects.For example, synonyms of "actor", "buffoon", "Artist", "comedian" and "actor" reflect a different attitude to the profession of actor and different periods in the development of the theater.
- applicability to a particular style of speech.For example, synonyms "horse", "mare" and "horse" is not always possible to use the same text.Here is an example: "Rides a very proud horse" - "Rides are very proud of the mare (horse)."As you can see, the substitution of another, similar in meaning, the word gives the phrase comedic tone.To prevent such cases, it is better to use stylistically neutral synonym.The fact that it is, we will describe below.
- etymological meaning.As a rule, it gives one of the synonyms of a particular color.For example, features of the "fearless" and "bold" associate general concept of "no fear" (in the first case), and the "courage", "commitment" and "daring" (in the second).In this connection, these words may be used in the context as opposite in meaning, ie as antonyms.
- absence or presence of figurative meanings.
Stylistically neutral synonym
Now you know that is synonymous for what they are necessary in the text.As mentioned above, the words are classified by the applicability in a certain style of speech.That is, even very close in meaning words not always possible to use the same text.That is why the Russian language there is such a thing as a synonym of stylistically neutral.Under the mentioned term understand the words that are used in all styles of absolutely without exception.Moreover, they can be used not only writing but also in speech.
In order to represent a particular became more clear to you, give a specific example.How stylistically neutral synonymous can be replaced by the word "muzzle"?As is well known, it is quite a lot of different alternatives (eg, "face", "muzzle", "face", "smiley" and others).However, as a neutral, which may be suitable for any style, stands only one - the "face".
stylistically neutral words in the text
Stylistically neutral synonym - a word not attached to a particular style of speech (spoken, bookish, colloquial), against which it is completely devoid of any stylistic coloring.
Here are some examples:
- word "wander" is a neutral analogue as compared to the book "wander" and the colloquial "wander", "to wander."
- «Future" - is synonymous with neutral compared with the book "coming."
- word "look" - compared with the "eyes."
- word "eyes" - compared with the "eyes".
Stylistic affiliation
As you know, in the Russian language, there are several styles:
- Elementary;
- Art (book);
- publicist;
- official business;
- Research.
Each of these styles has its own characteristics, which are used both in writing and in speech.But in order to diversify artistic, official business, or any other text in its spelling or pronunciation, be sure to use a word-substitutes.Of course, scientific or journalistic article should not be used, for example, a word like "blurt out".Stylistically neutral synonymous necessarily need to replace it, if you can not find another, more suitable term that would meet separately taken text.The same rule should be followed in other cases, where a word is not really suitable for a particular letter or article.
Thus, we consider the specific situation where you need to remove the word "blurt out".Stylistically neutral synonym for expression of the will "tell".By the way, the selection of words substitute, be sure to pay attention to the initial value in a particular context.For example, the word "blurt out" has several meanings:
- «talk", "say", "speak";
- «dirty anything."
If the first case we have chosen a suitable neutral stylistic synonym ("tell"), the second is to make as easy.For example, if in the text it was that someone "lyapnet blot on paper", then the expression can be replaced by the following: "kapnet drop on the paper."
Examples
stylistic affiliation In order to consolidate the knowledge that is neutral stylistic synonym, more time should be given to practical exercises.In our case, we present a few examples of where a particular text should substitute for words.
art style
What can replace the word "impressed"?Stylistically neutral synonymous with the expression may well serve as the following: "sympathetic", "earned respect", "we liked."Here are some more examples:
- «cancel", "abolish" - "cancel";
- «progress" - "improvement";
- «foe" - "enemy";
- «fragment" - "passage";
- «rest" - "to sleep."
Spoken style
Quite often in a conversational style used words that it is imperative to replace in order to avoid duplication and to build a beautiful speech.It also used stylistically neutral synonym."Broke" - the word has many different meanings.For example, it can be used in different contexts.
- «After we met, he immediately broke into a smile and literally glowed."
- «He is so broke that barely fits in the doorway."
So how to choose the stylistically neutral synonym for "broke"?In the first case, the expression can be easily changed to "smile."As for the second context, there are applicable the following words: "stout", "put on weight."
Thus, choosing the right stylistically neutral synonym ("broke" - or a "stout" or "smile"), you can easily reach not only competent, but also beautiful text, or spoken language.
Here are some more examples:
- "sleep" - "sleep";
- "mess" - "vanity";
- "swagger" - "put on airs";
- "nag" - "horse";
- "eat" - "there", "eat";
- "beg" - "to beg";
- "ripped off" - "steal";
- "roar" - "cry."
Scientific style
Scientific style differs from the others not only in that it has a logical sequence of presentation, but also in that it contains a huge amount of specific terms, that is, phrases or words that represent concepts specific activities or anyfield of knowledge.In this regard, during the creation or training of the text speech is very often necessary to use neutral synonyms.It should be noted that the find the right words substitute in a scientific paper is not always easy.After each term has a special meaning, which is quite difficult to express otherwise.Although uncommon concept of having a plurality of neutral synonyms.Consider some of them:
- "limbs" - "legs";
- "atrophy" - "loss";
- "laser" - "beam";
- "Prism" - "polyhedron";
- "symptom" - "sign";
- "sphere" - "area", "circle";
- "phase" - "step".
If the scientific paper a unidirectional term not replaced by neutral stylistic synonym, it is better to use it in the form in which it is presented.Ignoring this advice, you can significantly distort the meaning of the text, which ultimately easy to mislead the reader, as well as contribute to further errors in any practice.
official style
This style is often used in speech communication at official receptions.It should also be noted that such a scope covers law, international relations, economics, advertising, military industry, government activity, communication in official institutions, and so on.
To competently deliver his speech during a public performance in any organization, it is important to use the correct neutral stylistic synonyms to avoid tautology.
Consider a few examples of how to replace the terms and concepts that are used extensively in the official style:
- "Administration" - "heads";
- "contract" - "contract", "document", "paper";
- "credit" - "loan";
- "advance" - "prepayment";
- "diplomat" - "Politics", "portfolio";
- "instance" - "copy" and others.
journalistic style
This type style used in the following genres: essays, articles, reports, interviews, feuilleton, oratorical speech, pamphlet and others.It is characterized by the presence of logic, emotion, recruiting, evaluation, as well as socio-political lexicon.In addition, in journalistic style is widely used idioms, neutral concepts, solemn and high vocabulary Verbless phrases emotive words, rhetorical questions, short sentences, chopped prose, repetitions, exclamations, and so on.
It should be noted that such language and speech features are used in an entirely different theme, namely, politics, economy, education, health, criminology, military themes.
Choose neutral synonyms for the concepts that are used extensively in journalistic style, fairly easy.After all, the vocabulary it has a strong expressive and emotional.In addition, it often includes colloquial, slang and colloquial elements.Moreover, in this style often used such terms that are specific to official-business or scientific style.Although journalism is a special vocabulary such feature is the fact, to create a picture of the events and then convey the impression of a reader or viewer.
So, give some examples of how you can pick neutral synonyms for words that are most often used in journalistic style:
- "Incredibly event" - "interesting event";
- "citizen" - "resident";
- "State" - "country";
- "storm of unprecedented strength," - "a very strong storm";
- "disaster" - "catastrophe";
- "overdue problem" - "have a problem" and others.
As mentioned above, for the journalistic style is characterized by emotive expressions that somehow impress the viewer, reader or listener.For example, for greater effect and impact on the human word "scary" (stylistically neutral synonymous) is often replaced by jetting journalists such statements as "creepy", "unknown", "anxious", "scary".Through the use of these words correspondents may attract the attention of more viewers than the commonplace, unemotional and neutral analogs that have been presented above.
summarize
As you can see, there is nothing difficult to choose for a particular word neutral stylistic synonym.It should also be noted that due to such expressions, you can easily be literate texts and their spoken language, which is a pleasure to read or listen to.