Oct 24, 2008 · Here is a more "logical" construction: "To kill is a synonym of to murder" The construction is: X is/isn't a/the synonym of Y. But if you are asking a question you will not say: Name a synonym …

Feb 7, 2008 · To merit is another synonym. This book merits reading. My girlfriend merits my love. Merit tends to refer more to quality and worth more to value.

Mar 17, 2008 · Hi people! I'm a bit puzzled at the way in which synonym is used in English... What's the correct form: to be synonym with or synonym of? If both...

Jan 9, 2012 · A basic outline: Dear Headmaster, I have been asked to write to you on behalf of the Class IV. B. We have recently discussed the possibility of our travelling, as a group, to an English …

Jun 13, 2011 · Logically I don't think "sooner than later" makes much sense, but it is an acceptable form of the expression? Thanks. I really can't answer this intelligently without more context, but I can say …

Jan 18, 2013 · I'm trying to write in a more succint way. I commonly use phrases like "It will be a good opportunity." Is there a one word replacement for "will be?" I can't say "It is a good opportunity" …

May 9, 2015 · Is it a synonym to "that's not the point!" or "that doesn't make sense!"? For example, was the phrase used correctly in following sentnces? 1. Talking about it solves nothing. It's not the case! …

Nov 8, 2010 · I stick a "please" in front whenever I use either of them, and I don't use 'feel free' as a synonym for 'thank you'. However I don't see this as having anything to do with social distancing.

Oct 14, 2013 · Hi I am trying to think of a viable synonym for overall when used to describe the summary attributes or performance of anything. For example I downloaded 5 different operating systems and …

Dec 5, 2006 · Hi everyone! Recently, I wrote a long paper on words such as those in the title and how their meanings change according to intonation. My professor advised me to refer to them as …