1. Actually

Crutch words are words that we slip into sentences in order to give ourselves more time to think, or to emphasize a statement. Over time, they become unconscious verbal tics. Most often, crutch words do not add meaning of a statement. Actually is the perfect example of a crutch word. It is meant to signify something that exists in reality, but it is more often used as a way to add punch to a statement (as in, "I actually have no idea". The next word is one of the most chronically misused crutch words in English.


2. Literally

This adverb should be used to describe an action that occurs in a strict sense. Often, however, it is used inversely to emphasize a hyperbolic or figurative statement: "I literally ran 300 miles today." Literally is one of the most famously used crutch words in English. The next one, however, may surprise you.



3. Basically

This word is used to signal truth, simplicity, and confidence, like in "Basically, he made a bad decision." It should signify something that is fundamental or elementary, but too often this word is used in the context of things that are far from basic in order to create a sense of authority and finality.


4. Honestly

This crutch word is used to assert authority or express incredulity, as in, "Honestly, I have no idea why he said that." However, it very rarely adds honesty to a statement. The next crutch word is perhaps the most famous.


5. Like

The cardinal sinner of lazy words like is interspersed in dialogue to give a speaker more time to think or because the speaker cannot shake the habit of using the word. Like should describe something of the same form, appearance, kind, character, or amount. But, very often, it is used involuntarily in conversation, just like um.


6. Obviously

This word should signify an action which is readily observable, recognized, or understood. Speakers tend to use it, however, to emphasize their point with regards to things that aren't necessarily obvious: "Obviously he should have thrown the ball to first base."



Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/slideshows/umwords#actually

I will like it if there's someone on Nairaland who will help to summaries long post like this. Call me Lazy but we all fall victims of not reading long post most of the time. Persons like INTROVERT can help us with that.

andersyn:
I will like it if there's someone on Nairaland who
will help to summaries long post like this. Call
me Lazy but we all fall victims of not reading
long post most of the time. Persons like INTROVERT can help us with that.

Dude its not that long. I see longer posts than this on a daily.

lol

kingobozy:


Dude its not that long. I have seen longer posts than this on a daily.

These words become cliche when overused, and that's the major problem.

Am i the only that didn't get the op? How exactly do these words ruin ones sentences??

English is a borrowed language...without it, buhari and nigeria...i can stilll make it in life.

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BrightEye:
Am i the only that didn't get the op? How exactly do these words ruin ones sentences??

that makes the both of us...I didn't either..

Actually, this is literally a very good way to basically find a way to honestly like the girl that obviously has a crush on you. 😸 (use the link in my signature below, it's real)

ThePeacemaker:
7--- Shebi
8--- Cani
9--- joor
10--- Oya......
LoL

English hard ooo.











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You forgot to add the most senseless phrase "as in" also pronounced as "azz en" by my anambra brothers


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The op should state how it should be used correctly or.....

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Five thousand naira only.... Lol...

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wow educative. first day on nairaland. hw many likes 4 me

I Waz Lik Gerarahere,but he actually stood literally watching me.

Wow ! Educating!

Thanks

Good

Grammer 101

Actually I honestly implore you to look literally at my signature. Basically I know you will obviously like it.

No mind us jare.....

'As in'
'Oya'
'normally' etc.

Smh, op u try sha but...

Abeg, na who english don help sef?






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