Analogies & Word Relationships

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used to explain a concept or idea.

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What does 'function' mean in the context of word relationships?

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In word relationships, 'function' refers to the purpose or role that one word has in relation to another, such as how a tool is used.

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What is a characteristic relationship?

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A characteristic relationship describes a quality or trait that is inherent to a subject, such as 'feather : bird'.

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What is a part-to-whole relationship?

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A part-to-whole relationship describes how one item is a component of a larger entity, like 'wheel : car'.

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What is an example of a type/kind relationship?

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An example of a type/kind relationship is 'rose : flower', where a rose is a specific type of flower.

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What is the opposite of 'increase'?

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The opposite of 'increase' is 'decrease'.

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What is the opposite of 'even'?

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The opposite of 'even' is 'odd'.

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What does 'sunscreen' do?

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Sunscreen protects the skin from sunburn.

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What is the relationship between 'vaccination' and 'disease'?

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Vaccination helps prevent disease.

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What is a word that describes something very small?

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The word 'tiny' describes something very small.