Guys is little informal and gives a sense as calling to friends of both sex, better word will be friends for equal age and gentlemen for various age group. guy not suppose to be used in official language or speech at any level/situation.
Some alternatives to the word "guys" could be "folks," "people," "everyone," or "team."
Some alternative words to use instead of "he" include: they, it, the person, the individual, one.
You can use words like informed, instructed, shared, revealed, or mentioned instead of told.
Words that can be used instead of "sliding" are gliding, slipping, skimming, or moving smoothly.
Some alternatives to "as" include "since," "because," "while," and "given that."
Grin, smirk, beam, and laugh are alternative words to use instead of smile.
you can use or , otherwise, or rather than.
Acquired, obtained, received, or gained are alternative words that can be used instead of "got."
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Some alternative words to use instead of "he" include: they, it, the person, the individual, one.
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Some alternatives to "as" include "since," "because," "while," and "given that."
Instead of the phrase "freaked out", try:stunnedstartledalarmedpanicked
You could use words like us, we, our, ourselves.
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