Now in its fourth edition, Semantics has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the most recent theoretical developments in the field of linguistic semantics. Updates include new sections on tests for situation types, causation, lexical pragmatics, categorization, construction grammar, lexicology typology, and polysemy, as well as the addition of new chapter exercises with solutions, designed to further knowledge of linguistic concepts, and a helpful glossary of technical terminology. This 4th Edition continues to set the standard as the most invaluable and accessible introduction to the field of contemporary linguistic semantics available today.