Research Setting RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

40 Pairs of Near- synonyms Definitions and Subtle Differences Examples Watch To look at something for a period of time, especially something that is changing or moving Cambridge 2 I had dinner and watched television for a couple of hours Cambridge. 4 Wedding – Marriage Wedding It refers to the occasion the ceremony of getting married Oxford. Marriage It usually refers to the state or relationship of being married Oxford. 1 We were invited to my cousin’s wedding Oxford. 2 They had a long and happy marriage Oxford. 5 Complicated – Complex Complicated It is used more to describe everyday situations Oxford. Complex It is often to describe academic, scientific or technical issues, especially in written English Oxford. 1 The instructions look very complicated Oxford. 2 A complex mathematical formula Oxford. 6 Increase – Raise Increase To make something become larger in amountsize. It is used slightly more often about numbers, prices, figures Oxford. Raise To make something become larger in amount or size. It is used often about feelings and qualities Oxford 1 They have increased the price by 50 Oxford. 2 Our little chat has raised my spirits Cambridge. 7 Govern – Rule Govern The subjects are elected parties or governments Oxford. 1 The Liberals had governed the country for 11 years Oxford. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI 41 Pairs of Near- synonyms Definitions and Subtle Differences Examples Rule The subjects are nonelected groups or individuals such as kings, queens and dictators Oxford. 2 Most modern kings and queens rule their countries only in a formal way, without real power Cambridge. Table 3.2 The Description of Near-synonyms in the Second Session Pairs of Near- synonyms Definitions and Subtle Differences Examples 1 Taste – Flavor Taste We use this word for food you can find in nature Oxford. Flavor We use this word for food that has been created by somebody Oxford. 1 I do not like the taste of olives Oxford. 2 Which flavor of ice cream would you like Oxford? 2 Live – Stay Live To have a home somewhere or be a permanent resident of a place Cambridge Stay To live or be in a place for a short time as a visitor Cambridge 1 We live in London Cambridge. 2 I stayed in Montreal for two weeks then flew home Cambridge. 3 Gather – Collect Gather When talking about things, we use this verb to talk about things, belongings or papers when things are spread around within a short distance Oxford. Collect When talking about things, we use this verb to talk 1 They gathered their belongings and left Oxford. 2 A large crowd of reporters collected outside the Prime Minister’s house Cambridge. PLAGIAT MERUPAKAN TINDAKAN TIDAK TERPUJI