Shades of meaning

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What does 'shades of meaning' mean?

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When words are similar but have weaker and stronger meanings.

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Order the words from weakest to strongest: bump, knock, slam.

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bump, knock, slam

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Order the words from weakest to strongest: mean, rude, cruel.

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mean, rude, cruel

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Order the words from weakest to strongest: chilly, cold, freezing.

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chilly, cold, freezing

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Order the words from weakest to strongest: eat, gobble, devour.

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eat, gobble, devour

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Give an example of a word with a strong meaning.

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Slam.

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Give an example of a word with a weak meaning.

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Bump.

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What does it mean to order words by intensity?

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To arrange words from the least strong meaning to the most strong meaning.