Category:English terms by semantic function

English terms by their semantic function, regardless of part of speech.

• Category:English hedges: English expressions that are used to qualify statements so as to lessen impact, e.g. to appear polite or modest or to soften a blow.
• Category:English intensifiers: English terms that serve to intensify.
• Category:English names: English terms that are used to refer to specific individuals or groups.
• Category:English negative polarity items: English terms that are chiefly or always used with a negation.
• Category:English numbers: English terms that represent or relate to numbers of various kinds.
• Category:English positive polarity items: English terms that are chiefly or always used in an affirmative sentence, and not with a negation.
• Category:English pro-forms: English terms that refer to other parts of speech.
• Category:English speech acts: English terms that serves a performative function, in addition to conveying information.
• Category:English subjunctive expressions: English expressions containing grammatically subjunctive verbs.