Tag: near-synonyms

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Ample and adequate (Other ways of saying ‘enough’)

On By Kate WoodfordIn the English language, Vocabulary16 Comments

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by Kate Woodford

One of various things that we like to do on this blog is consider the many different ways we express the same thing in English. (Of course, we are rarely expressing exactly the same thing and it’s the differences – sometimes very subtle – that make language interesting.) In today’s post, I’m looking at words and phrases we use to convey the basic meaning of ‘enough’. Continue reading “Ample and adequate (Other ways of saying ‘enough’)” →

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Quirky and novel: ways of saying that something is unusual (1)

On By Kate WoodfordIn Synonyms, the English language, Vocabulary22 Comments

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by Kate Woodford

Today, I’m looking at the various words that we use to describe things that are unusual or in some way different. As usual, I’ll be looking at the subtle differences in meaning between this group of near-synonyms. Continue reading “Quirky and novel: ways of saying that something is unusual (1)” →