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Making Words Make Sense: What They Say vs What They Mean

Making Words Make Sense: What They Say vs What They Mean Iceberg diagram showing visible words above water labelled “words” and a larger hidden section below labelled “meaning,” suggesting that tone, context and intention matter.

It’s easy to think of language as straightforward: we know what the words mean, so we think we understand the message. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way. Properly understanding words – making them make sense – isn’t just about recognising vocabulary. It’s about understanding that what they say and what they mean are not always […]