JANUS-FACED WORDS Janus-faced words are words with two - TopicsExpress



          

JANUS-FACED WORDS Janus-faced words are words with two different meanings: each going in a different direction. Take for example, with: - England fought with France against Germany. (alongside) - English fought with France. (against) Here are some more such words: - The baby monkey held fast to its mother. (fast: firmly in one place.) - He ran fast. (fast: quickly from one place to another.) - She bolted the door. (bolt: to secure in one place.) - When the thief saw the security guard, he bolted. (bolt: run away.) - Whats your handicap? (handicap: in golf, advantage.) - Lack of experience was his handicap. (handicap: disadvantage.)
Posted on: Mon, 04 Nov 2013 15:17:28 +0000

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