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Meronyms Examples

Description

Meronyms are terms used in linguistics to describe the concept of a part-whole relationship. In other words, they refer to the individual components or parts that make up a whole. Meronyms can be nouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs, providing a deeper understanding of the relationships between words.

Examples

Noun usage:

Example 1: The meronyms of "car" include wheels, engine, doors, and seats.

Example 2: In the sentence "My house has a kitchen and a living room," "kitchen" and "living room" are meronyms of "house."

Verb usage:

Example 1: The verb "bake" has "mix ingredients," "preheat oven," and "set timer" as meronyms.

Example 2: In the sentence "I need to study for the test," "study" has meronyms such as "read," "take notes," and "practice quizzes."

Adjective usage:

Example 1: The adjective "tall" has "height," "elevation," and "stature" as meronyms.

Example 2: In the phrase "she is wise beyond her years," "beyond her years" acts as a meronym for "wise."

Adverb usage:

Example 1: The adverb "slowly" has "gradually," "steadily," and "deliberately" as meronyms.

Example 2: In the sentence "He walked briskly towards the finish line," "briskly" has meronyms like "quickly," "fast," and "speedily."

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