The English teachers voice

Repetition is not always boring, It can be a useful writing technique if you want to stress something or remind the reader of what has been said. But if you repeat certain words, again and again, your writing gets unclear. Your text will even sound boring. Avoid Repetition and Monotony By Using Synonyms in English So, where do you start if you want to write better?  What are the most overused words to look out for? Let’s start by learning to identify and replace ten words that are often repeated in English.  Here are ten English words that are often overused at work. 1) VERY This little word is  very  useful. It is an  intensifying modifier .  We use it before an adjective or adverb to give it  a stronger meaning  or to stress it.  For example, a  very good presentation  is better than a  good presentation . You can often find ‘very’ in front of a more common word, such as ‘good,’ ‘necessary,’ ‘interesting,’ or ‘important.’ But...

The problem with overused words is that over time, we become numb to them. We use them out of habit rather than out of necessity, and their use often achieves nothing more than extending the length of what we say or write, but without adding any true value to what we are trying to say. In this article, we will look at some of the more commonly overused words. 1. 5 AM in the morning AM is the abbreviation for  ante meridiem,  which means “before noon,” so if you use the complete phrase, you’re actually saying “5 before noon in the morning.” Just say 5 AM (or whatever time it is). The same thing goes for PM. 2. absolutely essential One dictionary definition of essential is “absolutely necessary,” which makes absolutely essential mean “absolutely, absolutely necessary.” Clearly, the “absolutely” modifier isn’t essential at all. And for that matter, we’re not wild about “absolutely necessary” either. Avoid them both — unless it’s a casual conversation and you’re using...

1. Howdy Howdy is an informal greeting that is generally associated with Texas and other southwestern states. This particularly fun word can be used to spice up greetings with close friends and acquaintances.   “Howdy, partner. How about you and I take a trip to the rodeo this afternoon.”   2. Palsy-Walsy Palsy-walsy is an adjective that describes someone or something that is very friendly or intimate. Believe it or not, this phrase is almost 100 years old; the first recorded usage was in the 1930s.   “I’m palsy-walsy with all my coworkers. We get dinner outside of the office every Thursday night.”                                           3. Scrumptious Scrumptious means tasty or delicious. Your favorite dish or an extremely pleasant meal could be described as “scrumpti...