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- 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
- to be synonym with or synonym of? | WordReference Forums
Hi people! I'm a bit puzzled at the way in which synonym is used in English What's the correct form: to be synonym with or synonym of? If both
- 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
- Whats a one word synonym for will be? - WordReference Forums
I'm trying to write in a more succint way I commonly use phrases like "It will be a good opportunity " Is there a one word replacement for "will be?" I can't say "It is a good opportunity" because I want to to mean the opportunity is in the future
- 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
- Thats not the case - WordReference Forums
Is it a synonym to "that's not the point!" or "that doesn't make sense!"? For example, was the phrase used correctly in following sentnces? 1 Talking about it solves nothing It's not the case! (It's not the correct way of doing it) 2 This equation contains two variables It's not the case! (It doesn't make sense) 3 She continues ignoring me
- dont hesitate to vs. feel free to - WordReference Forums
I stick a "please" in front whenever I use either of them, and I don't use 'feel free' as a synonym for 'thank you' However I don't see this as having anything to do with social distancing
- 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
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