Re^7: Some recent DNA threads

[Argel]

Italicizing a word or phrase does not change the meaning -- it enhances it. Thus, "very concerned", not "very afraid". And technically, either way it would still be a colloquialism.

[Your Mother]

Italicizing a word or phrase does not change the meaning…

Depends on context. Human language is extremely complex. A classic example of emphasis changing meaning–

• I said she stole my money.
• I said she stole my money.
• I said she stole my money.
• I said she stole my money.
• I said she stole my money.
• I said she stole my money.

[LanX]

Are you bored? :)

[Anonymous Monk]

Italicizing a word or phrase does not change the meaning -- it enhances it

Not the way sundialsvc4 uses italics