Example Sentences

In English (and in many other languages), word have a dictionary meaning (which is called the "denotation) and a cultural meaning (or "connotation"). The denotation is neutral and just defines what the word means or how it is used in a grammatically correct sentence. But the connotation reflects whether the word makes people think of something positive or whether it is associated with something negative.

For example, take the word "fat"-- the dictionary say it means overweight. But in a culture that values being thin, the word "fat" has a very negative connotation. Or take the word "Communist"-- the dictionary basically defines it as a political philosophy, or it refers to a person who believes in this philosophy. But in the United States, it has a very negative connotation, and is associated with being opposed to capitalism or being an anti-American radical. Thus, in trying to use "negative connotation" in a sentence, you would offer a word that is perceived as a bad thing by the culture, and explain why it is perceived this way.

Underlining words within a sentence is one way to emphasize them.

Tell me who wrote the letter!

I have the swine flu.

The farmer decided to stop raising cattle and devote all her resources to raising swine.

When going on a blind date, it is better not to preconceive what your surprise date will be like.

The sentence structure is fine. The subject should be "curtain" but that's probably just a typo.

I was delighted to be answering such a simple question.

It was amazing how that magnificent stag just bounded away so fast.

the hurricane winds abatement.

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ang naggawa ng meaning na ito

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I am going out with my friends even if you said no

My brother had 4 children out of wedlock, meaning his children were illegitimate heirs to our inheritance.

My crew completed three roofs today.

I'll be watching the new guy to see how well he roofs.

That could only be 'roofs', actually. See the definition at the Related Link listed below:

The horses and the llamas will require separate enclosures.

If the fire alarm goes off, exit the building immediately!

A complete sentence needs to have a subject and a predicate.

subject = a person, place, thing or abstract idea.

predicate = an action

I would like for you to meet my very praiseworthy friend.

You have just put this into a sentence.

The sentence meaning is very unclear. It could interpreted differently by every reader. Plus, it needs to be grammatically changed. Also, the sentence needs 'asleep' rather than 'sleep'.

For example:

I am so good when I am asleep.

The boy is so good when he is asleep.

It feels good to get a good night's sleep.

When I am asleep, dreaming is good.

The first person to blink in a staring contest loses.

It can be used as a verb or noun.

If you have ongoing issues with your bank you might contact the banking industry ombudsman

He's a soldier in the army who has served in Iraq for three years.

My eyes filled with sympathy when I saw my best friend scolded by the teacher.

meaning of streaked over

A ship is often called a vessel.

However, many vases are also called vessels.