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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

differences in meaning

Hi,

These two similar sets of words have confused me in their applications. Please help me to understand the differences. The sets in confusion are:

1) large and big

2) rotund and plump
  

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1-- large and big are synonymous, but often collocate idiomatically with other words ( a big mess, a large increment ). You will just have to observe and remember. 2-- of people, rotund is used jocularly while plump is used fondly.

— Mister Micawber

  • 1-- large and big are synonymous, but often collocate idiomatically with other words ( a big mess, a large increment ).
  • You will just have to observe and remember.
  • 2-- of people, rotund is used jocularly while plump is used fondly.
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1-- large and big are synonymous, but often collocate idiomatically with other words (a big mess, a large increment). You will just have to observe and remember.

2-- of people, rotund is used jocularly while plump is used fondly.
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