The Linguist's Shoebox

Lexical function Sim

Similar. Near synonyms or other terms at the same level of native taxonomy that are subsumed under the same generic term and are relevant for clarifying the headword. These terms are often given in describing the headword, saying "x is like y, but different." Normally, the more thorough list of the generic-specific taxonomy should be found under the generic term, rather than listing many Sim under each specific. In Buru for example, reproducing all 17 cutting verbs under each specific entry is not economical.

\lx	pangneet
\ps	n
\ge	spear
\de	six-barbed spear
\lf	Sim
\lv	pangpaat
\le	four-barbed spear

pangneet n. six-barbed spear. Sim: pangpaat 'four-barbed spear'.

\lx	bisi
\ps	vt
\ge	carve
\lf	Sim
\lv	dasa
\le	cut to a sharp point

bisi vt. carve. Sim: dasa 'cut to a sharp point'.

Lexical functions in alphabetical order
Related lexical functions: Syn, Gen, Spec
Similar lexical functions in other systems: Syn^, Syn<, Syn>