- synonym of to - WordReference Forums
Here is a more "logical" construction: "To kill is a synonym of to murder" The construction is: X is isn't a the synonym of Y But if you are asking a question you will not say: Name a synonym of Y Instead, you will say: Name a synonym for Y (edit: To be truthful I really don't know the correct idiomatic preposition to use here, just what
- sooner than later vs. sooner rather than later - WordReference Forums
Logically I don't think "sooner than later" makes much sense, but it is an acceptable form of the expression? Thanks I really can't answer this intelligently without more context, but I can say that "sooner than later" is not likely a synonym, in any context, for "sooner rather than later"
- Alternative to overall | WordReference Forums
Hi I am trying to think of a viable synonym for overall when used to describe the summary attributes or performance of anything For example I downloaded 5 different operating systems and although they all had various idiosyncrasies overall I found every one of them to be very easy to use In
- With that being said , In saying that. . | WordReference Forums
Thanks Thomas, I'm unsure if I understand it correctly What you're saying is 'that being said' is used to express a contrary idea For instance, 'A: Would you rather to stay at home doing nothing or go out to have some fresh air?' 'B: I would rather to go out of course That being said, staying at home doesn't mean doing nothing at all ' I still don't understand the use of 'in say that' By
- What to use instead of I am writing to you | WordReference Forums
A basic outline: Dear Headmaster, I have been asked to write to you on behalf of the Class IV B We have recently discussed the possibility of our travelling, as a group, to an English speaking country Neither the country nor the length of stay has, as yet, been fully considered We are hoping that you will be able to advise us on this matter; travel, daily costs, places to visit, insurance
- Is there another way to say lt;outside of work hours gt;
Hi, people Is there a way to avoid using 'outside' I've just used 'outside the workplace' With modern communication technologies, it is very easy for a person to be contacted by their colleagues outside of work hours
- What to call words like uh, um, uh-huh, hmm - WordReference Forums
Hi everyone! Recently, I wrote a long paper on words such as those in the title and how their meanings change according to intonation My professor advised me to refer to them as utterances But, having spoken with a collegue of his, he says that he misspoke and that utterances is not the
- academic phrase for take a closer look at - WordReference Forums
Hi everyone, Can anyone think of a different way of saying "to take a closer look at", slightly more formal academic My brain currently isn't working, the best I could come up with is (in context): "The following section will give a closer examination of some of the identified members of
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