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Points You Need To Know About Vocabulary Learning

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8 IMPORTANT POINTS OF VOCABULARY LEARNING

1. Word Building:
1.1 Different Forms of Words: Many words have different forms, such as nouns, verbs, adjectives,
and adverbs. For example, the word "happy" can be a noun ("happiness"), a verb ("to make someone
happy"), an adjective ("a happy person"), or an adverb ("She smiled happily").
1.2 Prefixes and Suffixes: Prefixes are added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning or
create a new word. For example, adding the prefix "un-" to the word "happy" creates "unhappy,"
which means not happy. Suffixes are added to the end of a word to change its form or meaning. For
example, adding the suffix "-er" to the verb "teach" creates the noun "teacher."
2. Synonyms and Antonyms:
2.1 Synonyms: Synonyms are words or phrases that have the same or similar meanings. For
example, "happy" and "joyful" are synonyms because they both convey a sense of happiness. Other
synonyms for "happy" include "content," "cheerful," and "delighted."
2.2 Antonyms: Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. For example, the antonym of
"happy" is "sad." Other antonyms for "happy" include "unhappy," "miserable," and "depressed."
3. Words Substitution: Words substitution refers to replacing a specific word or phrase with another
word or phrase that has a similar meaning. This can be done to add variety to your writing or speech.
For example, instead of repeatedly using the word "happy," you can substitute it with synonyms like
"pleased," "satisfied," or "content."
4. Easily Confused Words:
4.1 Do and Make: "Do" and "make" are often confused because they can both be used to describe
actions. Generally, "do" is used for general activities or tasks, while "make" is used for creating or
producing something. For example, you "do" your homework, but you "make" a cake.
4.2 Easily Confused Word Pairs: There are several word pairs in English that are commonly
confused due to their similar spellings or meanings. Examples include affect/effect,
there/their/they're, your/you're, and accept/except. It's important to pay attention to these differences
to ensure accurate communication.
5. Phrasal Verbs: Phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs and particles (prepositions or adverbs) that
together have a different meaning from the individual words. For example, "turn up" means to
increase the volume, while "look after" means to take care of someone or something. Learning
phrasal verbs is essential for understanding and using natural English expressions.
6. Idioms and Idiomatic Expressions: Idioms are phrases or expressions that have a figurative
meaning that is different from the literal interpretation of the words. For example, "break a leg"
means good luck, and "kick the bucket" means to die. Idiomatic expressions add color and depth to
language, but they can be challenging for non-native speakers to understand.
7. Expanding Your Vocabulary: Expanding your vocabulary involves actively seeking out new words
and learning their meanings, usage, and context. This can be done through reading books, articles,
and newspapers, as well as engaging in conversations and language learning activities. Regular
exposure to new words and their usage helps improve language skills and communication abilities.
8. Thematic Vocabulary: Thematic vocabulary refers to words and phrases that are related to a
specific topic or theme. For example, if the theme is "weather," thematic vocabulary may include
words like "sunny," "rainy," "cloudy," "windy," and "stormy." Learning thematic vocabulary
enhances your ability to discuss and understand specific subjects in depth.

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