ABSTRACT

In the last three chapters we have looked at three kinds of relation between words: identity (i.e. using the same word again), synonymy, and hyponymy. Other relationships between words can also be used as cohesive devices. One such relationship is when two words or phrases are OPPOSITE in meaning. Here is an example:

(63) At least 125 people died of AIDS in Bulawayo between April and June this year, according to City Health authorities. . . . Out of the 125, 71 were males while 54 were females.