A definition is a statement of the meaning of a word or phrase. It explains how to use a word or phrase. For example, "Handsome" means "having an attractive, well-proportioned, and imposing appearance" or "'good-looking", this is defining what handsome means. On the other hand, "My friend Shane is big." This is too vague. The word big could mean different things such as large, as in size, height, width, heavy, or grown-up/mature. Rather, the sentence should be "My friend Shane is as big as 220 lbs." or "My friend Shane is grown-up." This way is better and more understandable because it elaborates what the word "big" really means. One is heavy as in fat and the other is being mature and knowing better with things.
BTW, would this be good example for defnition, "My friend Shane is as big as a mini-van." ? LOL
I like how you used your definition and examples to really show your point and understanding of the definition. I think saying your friend is a size of a mini-van is kinda funny because it put an image in my mind! hahaha somewhat reminded me of the movie Fat Albert for a quick second.
ReplyDeleteHaha. I got it from the song called "Diamonds are forever" when Kanye said "and your fat friend's nickname is mini-van"
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