synonym of/to - WordReference Forums
Oct 24, 2008 · 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: …
sooner than later vs. sooner rather than later - WordReference …
Jun 13, 2011 · 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 …
Alternative to overall | WordReference Forums
Oct 14, 2013 · 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 …
to be synonym with or synonym of? - WordReference Forums
Mar 17, 2008 · 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 prepositions happen to be …
'With that being said' , 'In saying that'.. | WordReference Forums
Dec 12, 2014 · 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 …
What to use instead of "I am writing to you" | WordReference …
Jan 9, 2012 · 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 …
What to call words like uh, um, uh-huh, hmm - WordReference …
Dec 5, 2006 · 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 …
Is there another way to say <outside of work hours>
Jun 30, 2021 · 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 …
stricten? [verb for "make more strict"] | WordReference Forums
Feb 14, 2011 · It is, because I am writing that the authorities will need to to review and stricten the rules. So I am looking for a nice synonym for what I call stricten, so that I can avoide to write it …
word meaning "promoting a bad behaviour" - WordReference …
Jan 19, 2011 · Hello, Saladin. I think your word "condone" is very good at expressing what you're talking about. English has many synonyms for certain words, and I can think of a few others …