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TO AMUSE ONESELF -- TO ENJOY ONESELF.
- Source :
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English Studies . Jun87, Vol. 68 Issue 3, p274. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 1987
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Abstract
- Discusses the semantic distinction between the phrases 'to amuse oneself' and 'to enjoy oneself.' Room in practice for some semantic overlapping of the two phrases; Indication that 'to amuse oneself' may sometimes come to express the same notion as 'to enjoy oneself'; Connection between the verbal phrase and the prepositional phrase.
- Subjects :
- *SEMANTICS in the English language
*ENGLISH language terms & phrases
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0013838X
- Volume :
- 68
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- English Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 7088779