Friday, October 3, 2008

Synonyms

While structuring sentences, we are told to use synonyms instead of the same word over and over again or even replacing one whole sentence with only one word which carries about the same meaning in order to beautify our writing. Certainly, we may make mistakes, be it in essays or daily conversations; however, the effect of the latter sometimes brings greater harm compared to the former one, as words can never be taken back once they are fled from our lips. Though we often say, “I take back what I’ve said,” it is still a fact that can never be erased, for it may remains in the memories of others, forgive but never forget. Error in transferring data and messages often occurs during communication with the wrong synonyms being used, which then causes argument, loss of trust or even chaos for the worst. How to minimize the harm of such mistakes may bring us really? Frankly, there are not many solutions other than us being extra careful of what we are to speak, especially when we are the messengers; it is pretty hard if you ask me, as we alone might not be able to make this works, not to mention we may even fail to control ourselves when we are overwhelmed by our emotions, which then use the wrong synonyms and followed by the consequences it causes.