Synonyms are one of the language’s most important expressive means
The principal function of synonyms is to present the same phenomenon in different aspects, shades and variations.
Let us consider the verb to walk and its three synonyms to stagger (идти шатаясь), to stumble (идти спотыкаясь), to shamble (волочить ноги, тащиться), each of which describes the process of walking in its own way. In contrast to walk the other three words do not merely convey the bare idea of going on foot but connote the manner of walking as well. Stagger means “to sway while walking” and, also, implies a considerable, sometimes painful, effort. Stumble, means “to walk tripping over uneven ground and nearly falling.” Shamble implies dragging one’s feet while walking; a physical effort is also connoted by the word.
A carefully chosen word from a group of synonyms is a great asset not only on the printed page but also in a speaker’s utterance.
The skill to choose the most suitable word in every context and every situation is an essential part of the language learning process.
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