SEMANTIC FIELD AND WORD RELATIONSHIP: A SURVEY OF SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS IN USAGE BY THE STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
All praise and gratitude are due to Almighty Allah, the Most Compassionate and the Most
Merciful, for granting me the strength, wisdom, and endurance to complete this academic journey.
Without His divine help, this achievement would not have been possible.
I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to the special people who played significant roles in
my life throughout this process.
Firstly, my sincere and deepest gratitude goes to my father, Mallam Abdullahi Yau. Your constant
prayers, guidance, and encouragement have been a major source of strength and motivation for
me. You have always believed in my potential even when I doubted myself. Thank you for your
sacrifices and for standing by me from the beginning to the end of this journey.
To my dear grandmother, Hajiya Abba. I cannot thank you enough for your love, care, and heartfelt
prayers. Your quiet strength and warm presence have always given me comfort and peace, even in
the most stressful times. I am truly blessed to have you in my life.
To my lovely friend, Maimuna Abdulmumin Ibrahim, thank you for being a constant source of
moral support, joy, and positivity. Your encouragement, kind words, and sincere friendship helped
me remain focused and determined. You stood with me in moments of stress, confusion, and
fatigue. I will forever be grateful for your presence throughout this journey.
I would also like to acknowledge my lecturers and supervisors who provided academic support,
corrections, and constructive feedback that shaped this work. Your contributions were essential to
the successful completion of this project.
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Lastly, I am thankful to everyone who supported me in one way or another whether through
prayers, words of encouragement, or silent gestures of care. May Almighty Allah reward each of
you abundantly and bless you in all your efforts.
This project is dedicated to all those who stood by me. May this achievement be a step toward
greater success for us all.
Thank you.
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