Thursday, May 17, 2012

Words, words, words...

As we all know those of us who live in English speaking nations, usually do speak English, correct?
Than why is it that semantics, make me crazy!
I constantly second guess what people mean when they write it down, and you know it is not my fault since our language has too many words with too many different meanings! Have you noticed?
Take the below example, a simple uncomplicated, usual word that most would think means a problem, TROUBLE; but, oh no!
Too simplistic in your logical way of thinking, it really means so much more! And if you examine what I found in only one dictionary that is used by many English speaking folks you will be amazed! I know I was, but we all know I have way too much time on my hands…

1. 1) trouble (verb)
2. 2) trouble (noun)
3. trouble light (noun)
4. trouble man (noun)
5. trouble spot (noun)
6. double-trouble (noun)
7. tramp's-trouble (noun)
8. borrow (verb)
1trou•ble
verb \ˈtrə-bəl\
trou•bledtrou•bling\ˈtrə-b(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of TROUBLE
transitive verb
1
a : to agitate mentally or spiritually : worry, disturb b (1) archaic : mistreat, oppress (2) : to produce physical disorder in : afflict c : to put to exertion or inconvenience
2
: to put into confused motion
intransitive verb
1
: to become mentally agitated : worry
2
: to make an effort : be at pains
— trou•bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun
See trouble defined for English-language learners »
See trouble defined for kids »
Examples of TROUBLE
1. The accusations troubled him deeply.
2. I'm troubled by his strange behavior.
3. I don't mean to trouble you, but I have a question.
Origin of TROUBLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French trubler, from Vulgar Latin *turbulare, from *turbulus agitated, alteration of Latin turbulentus — more at turbulent
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to TROUBLE
Synonyms: bother, fear, fret, fuss, stew, stress, sweat, worry
Antonyms: accommodate, favor, oblige”
Thanks to Webster Dictionary on line

Many of us daily use words without over-thinking what they actually mean, hmm?
Take the word ‘fend’ which does means to care for yourself, while fen means a bog, marsh or some other such wetland… oops!
I wrote fen when I should have written fend in an email earlier today! Oh well…
Gosh, this whatever is going on in my wee brain can be a laugh a minute or as embarrassing as toilet paper on your shoe…
But I digress, words in closing are always a learning experience when we grow older let’s say, hmm?
Just keeping up with the newest and the latest catch phrases can be a wild ride… and sure enough who could complain about that!
Moving on…
The queen of disco died today, Donna Summer after a long battle with breast cancer, she was sixty three, and had two homes here in Florida she passed away in her Naples home and she will be sorely missed by all who knew her and enjoyed her style… Her Last Dance was saved for today.

On that sad but noteworthy note, allow me to wish you all a very happy good night and ask you all kindly to count your blessings and share those overages and we will too!

And next time please be here or be square, ya hear?

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