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Shades of meaning : reflections on the use, misuse, and abuse of English / Samuel R. Levin.

Title
Shades of meaning : reflections on the use, misuse, and abuse of English / Samuel R. Levin.
Author
Levin, Samuel R.
Publication
Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, 1998.

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vii, 216 p.; 19 cm.
Summary
Examines pairs of words whose meanings overlap and indicates the basis for their respective uses; and identifies and discourages the use of certain expressions the author has labeled overspeak or junkspeak.
Subject
  • English language > Synonyms and antonyms
  • English language > Jargon
  • English language > Syntax
  • English language > Usage
Note
  • Includes index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
ISBN
0813390281 (alk. paper)
LCCN
^^^97048286^
OCLC
38024131
Owning Institutions
Harvard Library