Sharp PW-E350 operation manual Grammatical Differences, Relationship of Meanings, Restricted Usage

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GROUPS WITHIN SENSES

In general, the synonyms in an entry are separated by commas. However, there are cases in which the words fall naturally into two or more distinct groups, which are separated by semicolons. There are various reasons for subdividing a sense in this way:

Grammatical Differences

Within a given sense, some synonyms may function differently from others. For example:

acclaim noun .... praise, commendation, approval, approbation,

homage, tribute, extolment, laudation; cheers, congratulations, plaudits, bouquets.

In the acclaim entry, the semicolon separates the singular nouns from the plural nouns. There are other grammatical reasons for subdividing synonym groups; for instance, a headword may function as both a transitive verb (taking a direct object) and an intransitive verb (without an object), whereas some of the synonyms may be only intransitive or only transitive.

Relationship of Meanings

Within a given sense, there sometimes are synonyms whose meanings share a relationship that sets them apart from the other synonyms in that sense. For example:

age verb mature, ripen, grow up, come of age; grow old, decline, wither, fade, become obsolete.

bag noun receptacle; handbag, pocketbook, purse, shoulder bag; case, suitcase, grip, flight bag, ....

In the entry for age, a semicolon is used to separate the “maturing” senses of age from the “growing old” senses. In the bag entry, semicolons separate the general synonym “receptacle” from the specific synonyms, which themselves are separated into categories of bags.

Restricted Usage

Some synonyms are separated into labeled groups of restricted usage. Such

groups are always set off by semicolons. For example:

acquit verb .... vindicate, liberate, free, deliver; fml. exculpate.

work noun .... effort, exertion, labor, toil, sweat, drudgery, trouble,

industry; lit. travail; inf. grind, elbow grease.

the usage labels used in this thesaurus are abbreviated as follows:

derog.

derogatory

fml.

formal

inf.

informal

lit.

literal

Med.

Medicine

TM

trademark

CROSS-REFERENCES

A cross-reference to a main entry is indicated by capitals and is preceded by “See”.

Where necessary, the part of speech and sense number are also given. For example:

abasement noun humiliation, belittlement, lowering, .... See

ABASE.

alternate adjective 1 alternate weeks: every other, every second .... See ALTERNATIVE adjective 1.

A cross-reference to a subentry follows the same format but also includes the main entry (given in parentheses). For example:

discount verb .... 4 discount the products: mark down, reduce,

put on sale.

Antonym(s): NOTE; INCREASE; mark up (see MARK).

ANTONYMS

Many entries contain a list of antonyms (opposites). For example:

dally verb ....

Antonym(s): HURRY; HASTEN.

Note that antonyms in capitals are cross-references.

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Contents PW-E350 Introduction Contents Using the PW-E350 for the first time Getting StartedTurning the power on/off Auto power off functionTo attach a commercially available strap Key notation used in this manualData contained in the PW-E350 Layout Operation guidance message Display symbolsKey assignments Selecting a dictionary / function in the main menu Basic OperationInputting words for a dictionary search List view selecting an item scrolling Filter search view selecting an item scrollingRecalling the terms previously searched h Detailed view scrollingShifting the displayed character size z Browsing Notes r Listing a summary of detailed view items qSearching a word on the screen Setting the key sound on/off Set-up MenuSetting the Auto power off activation time Adjusting the LCD contrastStarting Auto Demo mode Inputting CharactersModifying entry Deleting unnecessary charactersBrowsing Notes Looking up a word Filter searchIf there is no match found Phrase search Crossword solverAnagram solver Spellcheck functionFurther information If the list of words does not appear as expectedUsing the Oxford American Thesaurus of Current English Phrase search Using the Super jump function How to use the Super jump functionSpecifying a Dictionary to jump to About the detailed view after the JumpDeleting the history list of a Dictionary How to use the History functionDeleting a history item Example Operation Display Prior to initiating calculationsCalculation examples Converting currencies Setting a currency rateCurrency converter Metric converter Units capable of being convertedReplacing the battery Battery usedPrecautions When to replace the batteryReset procedures Reset procedure if trouble occursSpecifications Troubleshooting New Oxford American Dictionary IntroductionStructure Core Sense and Subsense NoseSpecialized case of the core sense, e.g Specialist Vocabulary Encyclopedic MaterialGrammar Terms relating to nounsTerms relating to verbs Terms relating to adjectivesEvidence and Illustrative Examples Terms relating to adverbsDatabank and Citation Evidence Specialist ReadingExamples Word HistoriesUsage Notes Standard English World English SpellingVariant spellings HyphenationInflection VerbsSyllabification NounsAdjectives Key to the Pronunciations Variant Pronunciations Foreign SoundsStress Marks Oxford American Thesaurus of Current English Gamble, .... chance on/ uponRestricted Usage Grammatical DifferencesRelationship of Meanings Memo 4329Write to our Customer Assistance Center 3044Visit our Web Site Send an E-mail Limited Warranty Sharp Electronics Corporation