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Sometimes one can use to stand or to lie. However, in English, unlike some other languages, there's no taboo against the use of to be. Avoid conspicuous substitutes for to be ... It's generally poor style.
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What are words to use instead of 'are'?
There are not a lot of words to use instead of are, except other forms of "to be"--is, was, were. Normally you have to rewrite the sentence to find a more active verb. For example, my answer could be rewritten like this: Very few words exist that can replace are. Now the verbs in the sentence are "exist" and "replace." Sometimes it's difficult to avoid are, just like I did. I could rewrite the sentence again: Now I have used the verbs "exist" and "replace" instead of the "are." As long as you use mainly active verbs, an occasion are will not hurt your writing.
What are some verbs describe an athlete?
In sports if the sport uses a ball then we use play as the verb. egI play tennis.If the sport does not use a ball then we use doas the verb. egI do atheletics two times a week. He does Judo.We can do shot put at school.
What are words to use instead of about?
traitor
What words to use instead of as?
like
What words can I use instead of freaked out?
Instead of the phrase "freaked out", try:stunnedstartledalarmedpanicked
What words to use instead of to be?
Instead of "to be" verbs, you can use any linking verbs. Some examples of those are: seem, look, feel, appear, become, grow, prove, smell There are many more, but those should get you started!
When writing a formal letter or email what kind of words should the writer use to convey a formal tone?
The words you write will depend on the subject you are writing about. However to convey a formal tone you should avoid phrasal verbs.Phrasal verbs are words like pick up or put out or turn off. Instead of saying pick up you should use collect, instead of using put out you should say extinguish etc.Using single verbs instead of phrasal verbs will make your letter/email more formal
Words to use instead of is?
See this questionHow_can_you_replace_linking_verbsfor some suggestions on how to replace "is" and other linking verbs in sentences.
Verbs to use instead of pull?
Grasped
What are words to use instead of 'are'?
There are not a lot of words to use instead of are, except other forms of "to be"--is, was, were. Normally you have to rewrite the sentence to find a more active verb. For example, my answer could be rewritten like this: Very few words exist that can replace are. Now the verbs in the sentence are "exist" and "replace." Sometimes it's difficult to avoid are, just like I did. I could rewrite the sentence again: Now I have used the verbs "exist" and "replace" instead of the "are." As long as you use mainly active verbs, an occasion are will not hurt your writing.
What verbs can i use in a sentence instead of a to be verb such as Was or were?
Used to be
What words are use describe verbs?
Words like action, occurrence, event, or activity can be used to describe verbs. Verbs convey an action or state of being in a sentence.
Do a comma goes after the word she?
Usually not, but it depends on context. There are no words that are always followed by a comma. You should concentrate on the use of verbs for a while.
What words can you use instead of you can?
You may, you could etc. -You should - You have the ability to - You have the power to
To reduce vagueness and eliminate ambiguity?
Use strong verbs. Use the correct words.
Powerful verbs to use instead of asked?
Demand, challenge, cross-examine, grill, interrogate,
When you should use a thesaurus instead of a dictionary?
If you are looking for words that define more clearly what it is that you are trying to express.
