C2
connotation vs denotation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| connotationnoun/ˌkɑː.nəˈteɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a feeling or idea that a word suggests in addition to its basic meaning | Goes with negative connotation | Example 'Cheap' and 'inexpensive' mean the same, but 'cheap' has a negative connotation. |
| denotationnoun/ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the basic, literal meaning of a word, without the feelings or ideas connected with it | Goes with denotation of | Example The denotation of 'home' is simply the place where you live, but it suggests much more. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The literal of the phrase is quite different.