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 …
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 …
don't hesitate to vs. feel free to - WordReference Forums
Nov 8, 2010 · 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 …
Shift vs change - WordReference Forums
Jun 14, 2007 · "Shift" isn't often used as a synonym for "change". "Shift" is more often used under its meaning of transferring or moving something/someone from one place to another (ie. "I'm …
anything to do from our side | WordReference Forums
Dec 19, 2013 · I have never used "our end" and I was just wondering if it could be used as a synonym of "from our side". As I understand, it would be better to use "our end" in this case.
What's a one word synonym for "will be?" - WordReference Forums
Jan 18, 2013 · 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 …
to put someone in a box - WordReference Forums
Jul 19, 2017 · "Categorize" is a synonym for "put someone in a box" in this case. Another analogy is that it's like if you categorized a pile of books into separate boxes without reading them.