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Our English teachers told us to avoid the word “very” because it’s weak and vague. They were right, and many times, we use “very” as a modifier for a word that could easily be replaced with a stronger, more accurate word. This infographic tells you what to use instead.

Using big words doesn’t always make you sound smarter. However, words exist for a reason, and they can be powerful. Using the right words is less about sounding smart and more about being descriptive. Chances are, if you use the word “very” to describe something, there’s a better word out there. For example, instead of saying you’re “very happy,” you might say you’re ecstatic. In the below infographic, ProofreadingServices.com lists 127 other examples.


https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0213/5010/files/128_Words_to_Use_Instead_of_Very_V21-FINAL_576KB.jpg

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khalhokage:
Our English teachers told us to avoid the word “very” because it’s weak and vague. They were right, and many times, we use “very” as a modifier for a word that could easily be replaced with a stronger, more accurate word. This infographic tells you what to use instead.

Using big words doesn’t always make you sound smarter. However, words exist for a reason, and they can be powerful. Using the right words is less about sounding smart and more about being descriptive. Chances are, if you use the word “very” to describe something, there’s a better word out there. For example, instead of saying you’re “very happy,” you might say you’re ecstatic. In the below infographic, ProofreadingServices.com lists 127 other examples.


https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0213/5010/files/128_Words_to_Use_Instead_of_Very_V21-FINAL_576KB.jpg

Source: Lifehacker

Quite educative. My thread of the day

I vote lanicky



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youngest85:
I vote lanicky



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You just dey wake up?. Abi nah today you dey do your own vote?

Educative indeed. Meanwhile kindly look at my signature