Paronyms

This term paronym refers to some words that can derive the same meaning but have different pronunciations. It contrasts with homonyms which have numerous meanings with differences in pronunciation and spelling. Some examples of paronyms such as wrest and rest, the other one is symbol and cymbal, rapt and wrapt etc. The use of these words indicates that speakers are aware of such lexical subtitles and examples such as infecta and infesta, etc.

Definition and Examples of Paronyms

The definition of this term paronym refers to the words that sound different but have similar meanings. A word that comes from another word but that has similar or derivative meanings are paronyms, such as: “adult and adulthood” – an adult refers to a person who reached the age of maturity legally and adulthood states the condition of being an adult. Numerous formulas can help to learn and spell paronyms such as analyzing them with correct spelling and also in writing. In addition, through a definition and examples, this word can help to understand the proper definition and also indicates proper sentences with no magic formula. Here also discuss the examples of common paronyms such as 

• “Dependent: relying on someone or something. “She was dependent on her husband for everything.” “Dependent: a dependent person. “She claimed him as a dependent on her tax return.”
• “Negligent: careless. “He was negligent about locking the door and a thief got in.” “Negligible: unimportant or small. “The damage from the storm was negligible.”
• “Willing: ready. “I am willing to go to the bank with you to fix this problem.” “Willful: determined. “She was a willful child who would never stop once her mind was made up to do something.”
• “Hail – (belong to, welcome, frozen rain) Those hailing from Bangladesh are living illegally in this country”. “Hale – (healthy) He is hale and hearty and enjoys life to his fill”

Examples of paronyms such as “alternately and alternatively, alternately and alternatively, deprecate and depreciate, continuous and contiguous, conjuncture and conjecture: In addition, these are some examples with proper sentence construction such as 

• “Ingenious – (skilful, clever) She devised an ingenious scheme to hoodwink the police”.

             “Ingenuous – (frank, innocent) Children are liked for their ingenious nature”.

• “Temperance – (moderation inhabits) We should observe temperance in eating and drinking habits because it leads to a healthy way of life”.

“Temperament – (disposition, nature) Always keep from persons of choleric temperament”.

Table 1: Examples of word paronym

Conclusions

Paronyms are words with different pronunciations but with similar meanings. One should keep in mind the distinction between paronyms, homonyms and synonyms in order to be able to use the words appropriately.