DENOTATION

DENOTATION

Cambridge dictionary explains the Word denotation as the main meaning of a Word, not including the feelings or ideas that people may connect with the Word.

In yourdictionary web page there are examples that help us to understand better this Word:

·         The boy was pushy. (He was literally pushing people.)

·         She was cold. (She was cold in temperature.)

·         It was too hard. (The object was too firm.)

·         The dog is a mutt. (The dog is a mix of several breeds.)

·         Trevor is a bull. (The bull is named Trevor.)

·         The woman was frugal. (The woman is economical when spending money.)

·         He was bull-headed. (He literally has a head of a bull.)

Work cited: 

Denotation. Cambridge.org. Retrieved October 1, 2023, from https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/denotation

Jennifer Betts, B. A. (s/f). Denotation examples and meaning. Yourdictionary.com; YOURDICTIONARY. Retrieved October 1, 2023, de https://www.yourdictionary.com/articles/denotation-meaning-examples