A list of 15 words by myth.
- pointwas added by myth and appears on 72 lists
- playwas added by myth and appears on 79 lists
- givewas added by myth and appears on 40 lists
- getwas added by myth and appears on 54 lists
- rollwas added by myth and appears on 66 lists
- setwas added by myth and appears on 69 lists
- markwas added by myth and appears on 77 lists
- linewas added by myth and appears on 75 lists
- deadwas added by myth and appears on 61 lists
- lightwas added by myth and appears on 145 lists
- goodwas added by myth and appears on 91 lists
- gowas added by myth and appears on 79 lists
- makewas added by myth and appears on 38 lists
- runwas added by myth and appears on 79 lists
- takewas added by myth and appears on 47 lists
whichbe commented on the list words-with-more-than-60-definitions
Good idea. I'd imagine set belongs here. You might find a few more pickings on this list.
May 3, 2009
myth commented on the list words-with-more-than-60-definitions
Set has 87, not bad! I like the term polysemy.
May 3, 2009
whichbe commented on the list words-with-more-than-60-definitions
Perhaps this list might also be of use to you...
May 13, 2009
plethora commented on the list words-with-more-than-60-definitions
Pfft, Wordie's top 100 is much more interesting than that list.
May 13, 2009
whichbe commented on the list words-with-more-than-60-definitions
Don't you think the word interesting is just so interesting?
May 14, 2009
myth commented on the list words-with-more-than-60-definitions
Being common is a little different then being highly polysemous. For the list I'm using weirdnets definitions, so it's going to be a little off but still somewhat relevant.
May 14, 2009
seanahan commented on the list words-with-more-than-60-definitions
It's pretty interesting I think, I imagine if you plot average frequency of words vs. # of wordnet definitions (which I might just do this weekend) you'll see a very low number for the most common words (determiners and prepositions), with the most polysemous words coming after that, followed by a drastic drop off of number of senses.
May 15, 2009
myth commented on the list words-with-more-than-60-definitions
I'd be interested in a graph.
In the mean time, some polysemous Marx jokes to entertain:
Groucho: How would you like a job at the mint?
Chico: Mint? I don't like mint. What other flavors you got?
I've got a good mind to go out and join a club and beat you over the head with it.
May 17, 2009
whichbe commented on the list words-with-more-than-60-definitions
form?
September 25, 2009