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Which of these terms is defined as the substitution of a pleasant word or phrase for a more direct one?
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Euphemisms are more sensitive word substitutions.
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∙ 11y agoEuphehism
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What phrase is used when a substitution is permitted for a specific item?
The phrase used is "or equivalent". This is usually added after the manufacturers name and catalog number.
Why the phrase 'bleed guilty' which means confess or admit guilt is not defined as such in English dictionaries?
There is no such phrase. You mean plead guilty.
What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence Royce enjoyed his sailboat?
There is no gerund phrase in that example.
Is the phrase 'prioritize on' correct English?
No. Prioritize takes a direct object.
Is direct object an adjective?
No. It is an adverb. It is based on the related adjective, which is direct.
What is a term that is as the substitution of a pleasant word or phrase for a more direct one?
A+ Students: euphemism
What is a directobject?
A direct object is defined as a noun phrase that is the recipient of the action verb.
Which of these is the substitution of an agreeable or an offensive phrase for a more harsh and more truthful word or phrase?
euphemism
What is substitution of an agreeable or non offensive phrase for on that might be unpleasent or offensive?
Euphemism
What phrase is used when a substitution is permitted for a specific item?
The phrase used is "or equivalent". This is usually added after the manufacturers name and catalog number.
What is the substitution of an agreeable or non offiensive phrase for one that might be unpleasant or offensive?
Euphemism
What is the substitution of an agreeable or non-offensive phrase for one that might be unpleasant or offensive.?
Euphemism
The moon is a balloon This phrase is an example of?
The phrase "the moon is a balloon" is an example of a direct metaphor. A direct metaphor is a direct comparison of two things.
What French phrase can you use to wish someone a pleasant journey?
Bon Voyage
What is the indirect object. I showed the police officer my license.?
Traditionally, the Direct Object is defined as the noun that immediately follows the verb (more precisely, the noun in the noun phrase that immediately follows the verb phrase). An indirect object is any noun that does NOT belong to the noun phrase immediately following the verb phrase. In the sentence above, 'license' (from the noun phrase "my license") would be the Indirect Object.
What is a word or phrase defined in a dictionary called?
A word or phrase defined in a dictionary is called an entry.
What is the name for a word or phrase defined in a dictionary?
lemma
