Oh Language –11
Bite, Bloom, Catch, Class, Clause, Crisp
Bite is indicative of deep clasping of something hurriedly by teeth
either in anger or hunger
Bite can also suggest an act of piercing by special structures –as in
mosquito bite, insect bite etc. These do not possess teeth but do bite
‘Bytes’ is a common usage in computer par-lance. The second letter ‘y’ is
said to be an intentional insertion to make it distinct from “bite “.
Bloom is the event of flowering in pant[s]. It, also refers to a
widespread flowering of some plant species in a geographic territory.
Bloom may also suggest the spread of sheets of Algal mat over a water
body [Algal bloom]/
Bloom may also indicate a positive shift in scholastic efforts of a boy
or girl during his/her later stage in studies. Such boys and girls turn very
studious and show impressive improvements. Such students are called ‘LATE
BLOOMERS’. So, it is wrong to hastily dump anyone as useless or
insignificant.
Catch
Catch is ‘to take hold’ of something like a moving ball or object.
It may also refer to the step in travel in reaching a train /bus or
flight
Catch can also mean ‘booking a person’ for his/her misdeed as in
“The vigilance team arranged to ‘catch’ the official red-handed, even as
the latter was accepting the bribe.
Catch can imply a ‘hidden intricacy or a trick’ as in “The case has a
catch or two to resolve before the guilt of X can be established beyond a
shadow of doubt”.
Class
Class is a reference to a place or level of learning. His class is this
room and he is in VII standard.
Class can mean a higher quality as in “His batting skill is of a different
class”
Class can also be used to suggest difference as in “Mr. B and Mr. Y are
classes apart”. It means each is of a class but represent different
classes.
Class can indicate social standing as in ‘working class,’ ruling class’
middle class’, ‘upper class’ and so on.
Clause
Clause may mean a part of a sentence or statement as in “The main clause
and the subordinate clause of a sentence
should be taken together in understanding a statement.
Clause mat mean a part of rule or legislation-as in “Clause 25 [a] of section B” of the statute ….”
Crisp
Crisp is a term commonly associated with the texture or nature of edible
matter like “Chips” Biscuits, Heat-Fried items like popcorn etc. Crispness
enhances the desire to eat by crunchiness, salty-peppy taste.
Crisp can also suggest ‘brevity’ as in “ Please make crisp statements, to
improve clarity and avoiding ambiguity. It directs at being ‘to the point’.
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