List and define the two types of definitions for words or phrases. Give an example of how the same word or phrase could have each type of definition.

What will be an ideal response?


Denotative definition is the objective definition of a word or phrase. Connotative definition is the subjective meaning of a word or phrase based on personal experiences and beliefs. For example, the denotative definition of "dog" would probably be a mammal with four legs, being of different breeds. A connotative definition would be "a person's best friend."

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