What are “Capitonyms”? CAPITONYMS ---- [Capital- capital letter; -Onym: Name] Capitonym is a word that changes its meaning (and sometimes pronunciation) based on whether or not it is capitalized. Capitonym [singular] | Capitonyms [plural] Capitonyms may be nouns, pronouns, verbs, or adjectives. Characteristics of Capitonyms: Same spelling except for capitalization Different meaning when capitalized Same or different pronunciation Examples: Polish and polish Polish: connected with Poland [adjective] polish: to make a surface smooth and glossy [verb] Piedmonts and piedmonts Piedmont: a region of North West Italy (noun) piedmont: a slope leading from the foot of mountains to a region of flat land (noun) Traveler and traveler Traveler: traveling people of Irish origin [noun] traveler: a person who is traveling [noun] Roman and roman Roman: connected with the Rome roman: the ordinary type of printing [adjective] Rosemary and rosemary Rosemary: a common first name for females in English speaking countries [noun] rosemary: a bush with small narrow leaves that smell sweet and are used in cooking as a herb [noun] Regency and regency Regency: in the style of the period 1811–20 in Britain [adjective] regency: government by a regent (a person who rules a country in place of the king or queen) [noun] Scot and scot Scot: a native of Scotland [noun] scot: a charge, tax, or payment [noun] Self and self Self: a popular American magazine [noun] self: character or personality [noun] Warren and warren Warren: a common name in English speaking countries [noun] warren: a system of holes and underground tunnels where wild rabbits live [noun] ****** Capitonyms are case-sensitive words. However, when capitonyms appear at the beginning of a sentence, there is no way to understand which meaning is being referred to except the context in which they are used. Capitonyms also create confusion in the aspect of listening. Because there is no way to understand which meaning is being referred to except the context in which they are used. Capitonyms generally occur due to one form being a proper noun. A proper noun is a word that is the name of a person, a place, an establishment, etc. and is written with a capital letter. Thus, capitonyms may include: A name of a person (Jack/jack) A name of a place, city, country, etc. (Japan/japan) A name of a language (Ewe/ewe) A name of a company (Fiat/fiat) A name of a publication (Time/time) A name of a river/lake/hill/mountain, etc. DETAILED LIST OF PAIRS OF CAPITONYMS:

What are "Capitonyms"?Capitonym is a word that changes its meaning based on whether or not it is capitalized.Capitonym [singular] | Capitonyms [plural]Characteristics of Capitonyms:Same spelling except for capitalizationDifferent meaning when capitalizedSame or different pronunciationExample:Polish and polishPolish: Connected with Poland [Adjective]polish: To make a surface smooth and glossy [Verb]Capitonyms are case-sensitive wordsHowever, when capitonyms appear at the beginning of a sentence, there is no way to understand which meaning is being referred to.Sample This:English Capitonyms - AAcer and acerAcer: a Taiwan-based company involved in technology [Noun]acer: a plant with attractive leaves and flowers [Noun]******Alpine and alpineAlpine: relating to the Alps in Central Europe [Adjective]alpine: connected with high mountains [Adjective]******Amazon and amazonAmazon: a US-based company related to retail industry [Noun]amazon: a tall and strong woman [Noun]******Apple and appleApple: a US-based 'Telecom and IT' company [Noun]apple: a round fruit [Noun]******Arabic and arabicArabic: related to the language of Arab people [Adjective]arabic: a food ingredient [Noun]******Arctic and arcticArctic: related to the North Pole [Adjective]arctic: extremely cold [Adjective]******Ares and aresAres: Greek god of war [Noun]ares: metric unit of area (plural) [Noun]******Assembly and assemblyAssembly: a group of people who have been elected to make laws for a particular region, district, state or country. Example: the UN General Assembly [Noun]assembly: a group of people who gathers together for a particular purpose [Noun]******August and augustAugust: the eighth month of the calendar year [Noun]august: impressive, making you feel respect [Adjective]******

What are Capitonyms Capitonym is a word that changes its meaning based on whether or not it is capitalized. Capitonym [singular] Capitonyms [plural] Characteristics of Capitonyms: Same spelling except for capitalization Different meaning when capitalized Same or different pronunciation Example: Polish and polish Polish: Connected with Poland [Adjective] polish: To make a surface smooth and glossy [Verb] Capitonyms are case-sensitive words However, when capitonyms appear at the beginning of a sentence, there is no way to understand which meaning is being referred to. Following is the detailed list of pairs of capitonyms: English Capitonyms - A Alpine and alpine Alpine: relating to the Alps in Central Europe [Adjective] alpine: connected with high mountains [Adjective] ****** Arabic and arabic Arabic: related to the language of Arab people [Adjective] arabic: a food ingredient [Noun] ****** Arctic and arctic Arctic: related to the North Pole [Adjective] artic: extremely cold [Adjective] ****** Ares and ares Ares: Greek god of war [Noun] ares: metric unit of area (plural) [Noun] ****** Assembly and assembly Assembly: a group of people who have been elected to meet together regularly and make decisions or laws for a particular region or country. Example: the UN General Assembly [Noun] assembly: the meeting together of a group of people for a particular purpose [Noun] ****** August and august August: Eighth calendar month [Noun] august: impressive, making you feel respect [Adjective] ******

An antonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Alphabetical List of English Antonyms Sample This: English Antonyms – A 1. ABOVE -- (meaning) on top of, over, higher than, more than Antonyms of ‘Above’ -- below / under / less / beneath / lower 2. ABSORB -- (meaning) to take in energy, gas, heat, light, liquid, etc. Antonyms of ‘Absorb’ -- emanate / discharge / drip / emit / exude / leak / ooze / radiate / secrete 3. ABSTEMIOUS -- (meaning) not lenient towards yourself Antonyms of ‘Abstemious’ -- unconstrained / uncontrolled / uninhibited / unrestrained 4. ACCEPT -- (meaning) to take readily something that is offered; to say ‘Yes’ to the proposal, offer, etc. Antonyms of ‘Accept’ -- abandon / deny / disallow / disprove / discard / dump / rebut / refuse / reject 5. ACCIDENTAL -- (meaning) happening by chance Antonyms of ‘Accidental’ -- deliberate / intentional / planned / premeditated / purposeful / fixed 6. ACCRETION -- (meaning) slowly added layer of a substance Antonyms of ‘Accretion’ -- corrosion / decay / decomposition / deterioration / disintegration / erosion 7. ACKNOWLEDGE -- (meaning) to accept that something is true Antonyms of ‘Acknowledge’ -- condone / deny / disprove / challenge / contradict / ignore / invalidate / overlook / rebuff / refute 8. ACTIVE -- (meaning) involved in something or doing something Antonyms of ‘Active’ -- dormant / idle / inactive / inert / latent / lethargic / listless / passive / sluggish 9. ACTUAL -- (meaning) existing in reality Antonyms of ‘Actual’ -- fantasy / illusory / imaginary / invented / unreal / virtual 10. ADORATION -- (meaning) intense like Antonyms of ‘Adoration’ -- abhorrence / detestation / disgust / hatred / loathing / odium / repugnance / repulsion OTHER USEFUL ANTONYMS -- XYZ 1. abandon -- retain / salvage 2. abase -- deference / respect 3. abashed -- proud / unabashed 4. abate -- strengthen / brace 5. abbreviate -- amplify / lengthen 6. abdicate -- accept / continue 7. aberrant -- typical / usual 8. aberration -- normality / routine 9. abet -- hinder / dissuade 10. abhor -- admire / worship 11. abhorrent -- desirable / pleasing 12. abiding -- temporary / transient 13. ability -- inability / ineptitude 14. abject -- hopeful / optimistic 15. abjure -- own / possess 16. able -- incapable / unable 17. abnormal -- normal / natural 18. abolition -- initiation / launching 19. abominate -- love / respect 20. abortive -- fruitful / productive 21. abrasive -- even / regular / polite 22. abridge -- enlarge / expand 23. abridged -- comprehensive / whole 24. abrupt -- gradual / steady 25. abseil -- ascend / climb 26. absence -- attendance / existence / presence 27. absolute -- relative / virtual 28. absolution -- harshness / severity 29. absolve -- blame / condemn / denounce 30. abstain -- endure / persist 31. abstinence -- excess / indulgence 32. abstract -- concrete / real 33. abstracted -- alert / attentive / aware 34. abstruse -- intelligible / logical / lucid 35. abundant -- meager / scarce 36. abysmal -- excellent / outstanding 37. accede -- disallow / discard 38. acceptable -- deplorable / unacceptable 39. acceptance -- denial / rejection / renunciation 40. accessible -- inaccessible / unachievable 41. acclaim -- condemnation / disapproval 42. accolade -- discredit / disgrace / ignominy 43. accommodating -- disobliging / uncooperative 44. accord -- disagreement / disparity 45. accountable -- inexplicable / unaccountable 46. accredit -- derecognize / disapprove 47. accrual -- decrease / deduction / loss 48. accurate -- inaccurate / incorrect 49. accustomed -- unaccustomed / unfamiliar 50. achievable -- unachievable / unattainable 51. acquiescence -- opposition / resistance 52. acquire -- cede / relinquish / surrender 53. acrid -- saccharine / sugary 54. acrimonious -- harmonious / melodious 55. activate -- deactivate / impede 56. activity -- immobility / sluggishness 57. acuity -- dullness / tedium 58. acumen -- folly / foolhardiness / stupidity 59. adamant -- relenting / yielding 60. add -- deduct / subtract

500 Words and Their Synonyms A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Sample This: English Synonyms – A 001. ABET -- (meaning) to encourage somebody to do something illegal Synonyms for ‘Abet’ -- incite / instigate / provoke ****** 002. ABEYANCE -- (meaning) being stopped for a period of time Synonyms for ‘Abeyance’ -- dormancy / intermission / suspension ****** 003. ABILITY -- (meaning) the fact that somebody is able to do something Synonyms for ‘Ability’ -- aptitude / capability / competence / knack / potential / proficiency / skill / talent ****** 004. ABLAZE -- (meaning) burning; on fire Synonyms for ‘Ablaze’ -- aflame / afire / alight ****** 005. ABRASIVE -- (meaning) not smooth Synonyms for ‘Abrasive’ -- coarse / harsh / rough ****** 006. ABSENCE -- (meaning) not available, present, etc. Synonyms for ‘Absence’ -- nonexistence / nonappearance / nonattendance ****** 007. ABSTRUSE -- (meaning) difficult to understand Synonyms for ‘Abstruse’ -- arcane / complicated / convoluted / esoteric / garbled / inarticulate / incoherent / incomprehensible / indecipherable / inexplicable / intricate / obscure / rarefied / recondite / unfathomable / unintelligible / unplumbed ****** 008. ABUSE -- (meaning) unfair or cruel treatment Synonyms for ‘Abuse’ -- brutality / cruelty / exploitation / ill-treatment / maltreatment / mistreatment / misuse / spitefulness / viciousness ****** 009. ABYSS -- (meaning) a very deep crack in the ground Synonyms for ‘Abyss’ -- chasm / gulf ****** 010. ACCEDE -- (meaning) to agree to a demand, request, proposal, etc. Synonyms for ‘Accede’ -- acquiesce / approve / assent / commend / comply / endorse / grant / permission / ratify / sanction ****** 011. ACCENTUATE -- (meaning) to make something more noticeable Synonyms for ‘Accentuate’ -- emphasize / highlight / underline / underscore ****** 012. ACCLIMATIZE -- (meaning) to get used to the new situation Synonyms for ‘Acclimatize’ -- adapt / adjust ****** 013. ACCOMPLISH -- (meaning) to succeed in getting something Synonyms for ‘Accomplish’ -- attain / conquer / manage ****** 014. ACCOST -- (meaning) to come near to somebody/something Synonyms for ‘Accost’ -- advance / approach / confront ****** 015. ACCREDITED -- (meaning) officially recognized Synonyms for ‘Accredited’ -- certified / endorsed / licensed ****** 016. ACCRUAL -- (meaning) increase in something over a period of time Synonyms for ‘Accrual’ -- accretion / addition / amassing / buildup / gathering ****** 017. ACCUSE -- (meaning) to say somebody is guilty of something Synonyms for ‘Accuse’ -- arraign / blame / charge / impeach / indict / prosecute ****** 018. ACQUIT -- (meaning) to say officially that somebody is not guilty of a crime Synonyms for ‘Acquit’ -- absolve / exculpate / exonerate ****** 019. ADMIRATION -- (meaning) praise or approval Synonyms for ‘Admiration’ -- acclaim / accolade / applause / approbation / commendation / ovation ****** 020. ADMIRING -- (meaning) behavior that shows that you respect somebody/something Synonyms for ‘Admiring’ -- chivalrous / considerate / courteous / deferential / gracious / respectful / reverent / reverential ****** 021. ADROIT -- (meaning) skillful and accurate Synonyms for ‘Adroit’ -- agile / deft / dexterous / natty / nifty / nimble / swift ****** 022. ALARMING -- (meaning) causing feelings of fear and worry Synonyms for ‘Alarming’ -- baffling / bewildering / confounding / disconcerting / disquieting / distressing / perplexing / puzzling / tormenting / upsetting / worrying ******

Useful English Idioms and their meanings in simple words | Alphabetical list of English Idioms Sample this: Useful English Idioms -- A Aback be taken aback -- to be shocked Abeyance in abeyance -- postponed Above above all -- most of all Abreast keep abreast of -- to know the latest update Abstract in the abstract -- generally Abundance in abundance -- in great amounts or quantities Accident by accident -- unintentionally Accompaniment to the accompaniment of -- in the addition of something else Accord in accord -- in agreement of your own accord -- willingly with one accord -- in unison Accordance in accordance with -- according to a rule or system Account by all accounts -- as said by other people by your own account -- as said by you of no account -- of no significance on somebody’s account -- because of another person on account of -- because of on no account -- without any reason on your own account -- by or for yourself on this account -- because of this turn something to a good account -- to make the best use of something take account of -- to consider something during the decision-making process Ace hold all the aces -- to be in the most favorable situation place your ace -- to use your best argument, etc. to make the situation in your favor Acquaintance make the acquaintance of somebody -- to be familiar with somebody for the first time of your acquaintances -- that you know on first acquaintance -- on first meeting Acquire an acquired taste -- something that you like gradually Act act of God -- a natural event do a vanishing act -- to be absent when you are required to be present get your act together -- to make your best efforts to achieve your goal a hard act to follow -- to be the perfect example of something and thus almost impossible to emulate in the act of doing something -- while somebody is doing something in action -- doing the usual activity into action -- to be implemented out of action -- not working Add add insult to injury -- to aggravate the relationship with somebody Addition in addition -- besides Ado without further ado -- immediately Advanced of advanced age -- very old Advantage work to your advantage -- to try to get an advantage from a particular circumstance to best advantage -- in the best possible way turn something to your advantage -- to get an advantage from an unfavorable situation Advisement Take something under advisement -- to consider something during the decision-making process Aegis under the aegis of -- with the support of Afoul run afoul of -- to do something illegal Afar from afar -- from a long distance away Afield far afield -- from a long distance away Afoul run afoul of -- to do something illegal After after all -- in spite of everything Age act your age -- to behave maturely and sensibly come of age -- to be legally mature under age -- to be legally immature Aggregate in aggregate -- as a total Agree agree to differ -- (of two people) to not discuss their different views about something Aim take aim at -- to criticize severely Air walk on air -- to be delighted in the air -- felt by many people on air -- broadcasting on TV, etc. off air -- not broadcasting on TV, etc. up in the air -- undecided Aisle walk down the aisle -- to get married Alarm alarm bells ring -- to be worried and apprehensive in a sudden way Alive alive and kicking -- healthy and lively bring something alive -- to make something exciting come alive -- to be exciting And and all that -- and other things of the same kind not all that -- not particularly Allow allow me -- used to offer help in a polite manner Allowance make allowance for something -- to consider something during the decision-making process make allowance for somebody -- to accept somebody’s improper, rude, etc. way of behaving because of special reason Alone go it alone -- to do something on your own leave alone -- to stop annoying somebody stand alone -- to be independent or unrelated to somebody/something

5000 Difficult English Words and their Meanings. | Advanced Words in English Language | Letter A -- 275 Words | Letter B -- 242 Words | Letter C -- 438 Words | Letter D -- 321 Words | Letter E -- 238 Words | Letter F -- 233 Words | Letter G -- 171 Words | Letter H -- 149 Words | Letter I -- 266 Words | Letter J -- 51 Words | Letter K -- 19 Words | Letter L -- 132 Words | Letter M -- 175 Words | Letter N -- 66 Words | Letter O -- 109 Words | Letter P -- 393 Words | Letter Q -- 22 Words | Letter R -- 303 Words | Letter S -- 787 Words | Letter T -- 205 Words | Letter U -- 172 Words | Letter V -- 98 Words | Letter W -- 112 Words | Letter XYZ -- 23 Words Sample This: 01 -- abandon (v.) -- to discard; to dump; to leave sb/sth permanently || related words: abandoned (adj.), abandonment (n.) 02 -- abase (v.) -- to do sth that makes people have less respect for you; to degrade || related word: abasement (n.) 03 -- abashed (adj.) -- ashamed in a social situation; embarrassed 04 -- abate (v.) -- to become very weak; to fade away; to subside || related word: abatement (n.) 05 -- abdicate (v.) -- to step down from the position of being king; to renounce; to give up || related word: abdication (n.) 06 -- aberrant (adj.) -- abnormal, unsocial or weird; nonstandard || related word: aberration (n.) 07 -- abet (v.) -- to assist, encourage or support sb in doing sth illegal, immoral, etc. 08 -- abhor (v.) -- to extremely hate or dislike sb/sth for ethical reasons; to detest || related words: abhorrent (adj.), abhorrence (n.) 09 -- abide (v.) -- to reside somewhere 10 -- abiding (adj.) -- (of feelings, ideas, etc.) long-lasting 11 -- abject (adj.) -- having no hope or self-esteem; miserable || related word: abjectly (adv.) 12 -- abjure (v.) -- to give up a belief or idea publicly; to renounce 13 -- ablaze (adj.) -- on fire; afire | full of strong feelings, bright lights, etc. 14 -- ablutions (n.) -- an action of cleaning or washing yourself 15 -- abnegate (v.) -- to reject sth that you like; to renounce || related word: abnegation (n.) 16 -- abode (n.) -- the place where you reside/live; residence 17 -- abolish (v.) -- to get rid of a law, rule, etc. officially; to eliminate || related words: abolition (n.), abolitionist (n.) 18 -- abominate (v.) -- to hate intensely || related words: abominable (adj.), abomination (n.) 19 -- aboriginal (adj.) -- primitive 20 -- abortive (adj.) -- (of an action) unsuccessful 21 -- abound (v.) -- to be plentiful 22 -- about-turn (n.) -- a reversal of a plan or opinion, etc. 23 -- above board (adj./adv.) -- honest or genuine / honestly or genuinely 24 -- abrasion (n.) -- cut or scratch 25 -- abrasive (adj.) -- rough | rude || related words: abrasively (adv.), abrasiveness (n.) 26 -- abreast (adv.) -- side by side 27 -- abridge (v.) -- to shorten a book, etc. || related words: abridged (adj.), abridgment (n.) 28 -- abrogate (v.) -- to officially cancel a law || related word: abrogation (n.) 29 -- abrupt (adj.) -- sudden | impolite || related words: abruptly (adv.), abruptness (n.) 30 -- abscond (v.) -- to run away; to escape 31 -- abseil (v.) -- to descend a steep cliff 32 -- absolution (n.) -- forgiveness 33 -- absolutism (n.) -- rule by dictator; autocracy || related word: absolutist (adj./n.) 34 -- absolve (v.) -- to officially forgive somebody 35 -- abstain (v.) -- to give up or stay away from sth bad, illegal or immoral | to decide not to cast your vote in election | related words: abstainer (n.), abstention (n.) 36 -- abstemious (adj.) -- self-disciplined 37 -- abstinence (n.) -- restraint from eating or drinking because of ethical reasons | related word: abstinent (adj.) 38 -- abstracted (adj.) -- absentminded || related word: abstractedly (adv.) 39 -- abstruse (adj.) -- that cannot be understood easily; obscure 40 -- abundant (adj.) -- plentiful || related word: abundantly (adv.) 41 -- abut (v.) -- to be next to sth; to adjoin 42 -- abysmal (adj.) -- extremely bad || related word: abysmally (adv.) 42 -- abyss (n.) -- enormously deep hole 44 -- accede (v.) -- to give approval to a plan, request, etc. | to become ruler 45 -- accentuate (v.) -- to highlight something; to emphasize || related word: accentuation (n.) 46 -- accession (n.) -- the state of becoming a ruler