Sense Relations: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms

Understanding Sense Relations

Sense relations help us understand the connections between words in the English language. This includes synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms.

Synonyms

• Definition: Words that have similar meanings.
• Example: "Happy" and "joyful" are synonyms because they both convey a sense of pleasure.

Antonyms

• Definition: Words that have opposite meanings.
• Example: "Hot" and "cold" are antonyms because they describe opposite temperatures.

Homonyms

• Definition: Words that sound the same or are spelled the same but have different meanings.
• Example: "Bat" (an animal) and "bat" (used in sports) are homonyms.

Examples of Sense Relations

Type	Word 1	Word 2
Synonyms	Big	Large
Antonyms	Begin	End
Homonyms	Lead (to guide)	Lead (a metal)