Connotation vs. Meaning

聽栗子講

Hello E-Speller Friends!

I was asked a question recently about the difference between "connotation" and "meaning". So I want to share my answer with you.

• "Meaning" usually means "the literal definition of a word".

• "Connotation" means "an idea or feeling someone has in relation to a word".

Here are some examples:

• He has a negative connotation with the word "family" because his own family is not very close. (He has a bad feeling about the word "family")
• The literal meaning of family is "a group of parents and children living together".
• "Homework" has a positive connotation for her because she likes to learn by doing homework.
• Many people have a negative connotation with "homework".
• The meaning of "homework" is "schoolwork assigned to be done outside of the classroom".

So connotation is like a personal feeling each of us has about words based on our own experiences and ways of viewing the world.

Question: If you feel like you understand the meaning of connotation, you can use it in a sentence and write it as a comment.

I look forward to reading the sentences you write. Until next time! Bye!

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