C1
semantic vs syntactic
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| semanticadjective/sɪˈmæn.tɪk/ | Meaning connected with the meaning of words and sentences | Goes with semantic difference | Example There is a small semantic difference between "big" and "large". |
| syntacticadjective/sɪnˈtæk.tɪk/ | Meaning Relating to the way words are put in order to make sentences. | Goes with — | Example Learners often make syntactic mistakes, such as putting words in the wrong order. |
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