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..TYPE
:Clarkson Style Analyzer: DICTION Copyright (c) 1984 Virtual Systems - WDH
..Double
:
DOUBLES
This section of the program checks for words repeated twice in a row.
.That .had
:You use the following word twice in a row. Are you sure that you want to do
this?
..None
:Congratulations. You missed the search for double words.
..Word
:
Diction
This section of the analysis file checks for pretentions and empty diction.
.Anticipate 1
:The text says "anticipate." Try "expect."
.Aspect 1
:The text says "aspect." Aspect has several technical meanings (see your
dictionary), but is often overused. See if you can get along without "aspect."
.Feature 1
:The text says "feature." Try rewriting your sentence to delete this word.
In many instances it adds nothing to the sentence.
.Actually 1
:The text says "actually." Try deleting it to intensify your meaning.
.Awfully 1
:The text says "awfully." Try deleting it to intensify your meaning.
.Awesomely 1
:The text says "awesomely." Be advised. This overused word
inappropriate when applied to football players and other mere mortals.
.Completely 1
:The text says "completely." Try deleting it to intensify your meaning.
.Conflagration 1
:The text says "conflagration." Try saying "fire."
.Definitely 1
:The text says "definitely." Try deleting it to intensify your meaning.
.Extremely 1
:The text says "extremely." Try deleting it to intensify your meaning.
.Nice 1
:The text says "nice." Try deleting this word. Say something concrete.
.Quite 1
:The text says "quite." Try deleting it to intensify your meaning.
.Rather 1
:The text says "rather." Try deleting this qualifier.
.Really 1
:The text says "really." Try deleting this weak intensifier.
.Somewhat 1
:The text says "somewhat." Try deleting this qualifier.
.Very 1
:The text says "very." This overused word sometimes adds nothing to your
sentence. Try deleting it wherever it occurs.
.Accordingly 1
:The text says "accordingly" Try "so."
.Acquire 1
:The text says "acquire." Try "get."
.Activate 1
:The text says "activate." Try "begin" or "start."
.Aggregate 1
:The text says "aggregrate." Try "total" or "whole."
.Ameliorate 1
:The text says "ameliorate." Try "lessen."
.Amorphous 1
:The text says "amorphous." Try "shapeless."
.Anomalous 1
:The text says "anomalous." Try "abnormal."
.Antithesis 1
:The text says "antithesis." Try "opposite."
.Abbreviate 1
:The text says "abbreviate." Try "shorten."
.Ascertain 1
:The text says "ascertain." Try "find out."
.Assist 1
:The text says "assist." Try "help."
.Aqueous 1
:The text says "aqueous." Try "watery."
.Autonomous 1
:The text says "autonomous." Try "independent."
.Awesome 1
:The text says "awesome." Be advised. This overused word inappropriate
when applied to football players and other mere mortals.
.Beverage 1
:The text says "beverage." Try "drink."
.Circuitous 1
:The text says "circuitous." Try "roundabout."
.Cognizant 1
:The text says "cognizant." Try "aware" or "know."
.Commencement 1
:The text says "commencement." Try "start" or "beginning."
.Compensation 1
:The text says "compensation." Try "pay."
.Concerning 1
:The text says "concerning." Try "on."
.Consequently 1
:The text says "consequently." Try "so."
.Contiguous 1
:The text says "contiguous." Try "near" or "touching."
.Coagulation 1
:The text says "coagulation." Try "clotting" or "thickening."
.Cessation 1
:The text says "cessation." Try "stop" or "pause."
.Conjecture 1
:The text says "conjecture." Try "guess."
.Currently 1
:The text says "currently." Try "now."
.Delineate 1
:The text says "delineate." Try "draw."
.Discourse 1
:The text says "discourse." Try "talk."
.Disengage 1
:The text says "disengage." Try "free."
.Demonstrate 1
:The text says "demonstrate." Try "show."
.Duplicate 1
:The text says "duplicate." Try "copy."
.Effectuate 1
:The text says "effectuate." Try "bring about."
.Expedite 1
:The text says "expedite." Try "hasten" or "speed."
.Elucidate 1
:The text says "elucidate." Try "clarify."
.Eliminate 1
:The text says "eliminate." Try "cut out."
.Facilitate 1
:The text says "facilitate." Try "ease" or "simplify."
.Feasible 1
:The text says "feasible." Try "possible."
.Finalize 1
:The text says "finalize." Try "end."
.Gradient 1
:The text says "gradient." Try "slope."
.Homogeneous 1
:The text says "homogeneous." Try "uniform" or "similar."
.Incombustible 1
:The text says "incombustible." Try "fireproof."
.Interred 1
:The text says "interred." Try "burried."
.Impact 1
:The text says "impact." This word is often overused. Look again at the
context of the word.
.Impairment 1
:The text says "impairment." Try "injury" or "harm."
.Initiate 1
:The text says "initiate." Try "begin."
.Interface 1
:The text says "interface." Try "connect," "match," "fit," or "join."
.Inundate 1
:The text says "inundate." Try "flood."
.Miniscule 1
:The text says "miniscule." Try "tiny."
.Nomenclature 1
:The text says "nomenclature." Try "name" or "system of terms."
.Obvious 1
:The text says "obvious." Try "clear."
.Orientate 1
:The text says "orientate." Use "orient."
.Obtain 1
:The text says "obtain." Try "get."
.Optimum 1
:The text says "optimum." Try "best."
.Potentiality 1
:The text says "potentiality." Try "potential."
.Requisite 1
:The text says "requisite." Try "needed" or "necessary."
.Seems 1
:The text says "seems." This word oftem accompanies throw-in phrases such
as "It seems that . . ." or "She seems to . . . ." Try dropping such phrases
from your text. (Use them for indicating a discrepancy between appearance and
reality.)
.Seem 1
:The text says "seem." This word oftem accompanies throw-in phrases such
as "We seem to . . . ." or "You seem to . . . ." Try dropping such phrases
from your text. (Use them for indicating a discrepancy between appearance and
reality.)
.Speculate 1
:The text says "speculate." Try "guess."
.Subsequent 1
:The text says "subsequent." Try "next" or "the following."
.Sufficient 1
:The text says "sufficient." Try "enough."
.Terminate 1
:The text says "terminate." Try "end."
.Terminates 1
:The text says "terminates." Try "ends."
.Termination 1
:The text says "termination." Try "end."
.Ultimate 1
:The text says "ultimate." Say "last."
.Utilize 1
:The text says "utilize." Use the simple word "use."
.Veracity 1
:The text says "veracity." Try the simple word "truth."
.Verification 1
:The text says "verification." Try "proof."
.Vitreous 1
:The text says "vitreous." Try "glassy."
..Allphrase
:
Wordy Phrases
This section of the analyzer checks for wordy phrases and redundancies.
.The fact that
:The text says "the fact that." This indicates a wordy sentence. Usually you
can eliminate this phrase. Besides, are you sure you are talking about
facts?
.A little less than
:The text says "a little less than." Save words; say "almost."
.Early time
:The text says "early time." Just say "early."
.For the purpose of
:The text says "for the purpose of." Use "for" instead.
.Give consideration to
:The text says "give consideration to." Use "think about" instead.
.Give due consideration to
:The text says "give due consideration to." Use "think about" instead.
.Most of the time
:The text says "most of the time." This is wordy. Say "usually."
.No doubt that
:The text says "no doubt that." Just say "doubtless."
.On account of the fact that
:The text says "on account of the fact that. Use "because" instead.
.Over and done
:The text says "over and done." Just say "done."
.Passed away
:The text says "passed away." Try "died."
.Poor in quality
:The text says "poor in quality." Just say "inferior."
.Present time
:The text says "present time." Just say "now."
.During the period
:The text says "during the period." Why not just say "from...to."
.Kind of
:The text says "kind of." These words are often overused. Try
leaving them out.
.Might add
:The text says "might add." Used in such phrases as "and I might add"
this is just a wordy way of saying "and." Use a simpler construction.
.With reference
:The text says "with reference to." Try replacing this with "concerning,"
or "about" or better yet, start an entirely new sentence.
.As a general rule
:The text says "as a general rule." Save words; say "usually."
.As I said above
:The text says "as I said above." This may indicate a problem in
organization. Check your text to see if you can eliminate this phrase.
.As I said before
:The text says "as I said before." This may indicate a problem in
organization. Check the text to see if you can eliminate this phrase.
.As previously stated
:The text says "as previously stated." This may indicate a problem in
organization. Check the text to see if you can eliminate this phrase.
.As stated above
:The text says "as stated above." This may indicate a problem in
organization. Check the text to see if you can eliminate this phrase.
.A large number of
:The text says "a large number of." Say "many."
.A bit
:The text says "a bit." Try deleting these words.
.More or less
:The text says "more or less." Try deleting these words.
.As the case may be
:The text says "as the case may be." Try to delete this wordy phrase.
.A lot of
:The text says "a lot of." Say "many."
.A number of
:The text says "a number of." Say "several" or "some."
.A preference for
:The text says "a preference for." Say "prefer(s)."
.After this is accomplished
:The text says "after this is accomplished." Say "then."
.All of
:The text says "all of." Say "all."
.Along the line of
:The text says "along the line of." Say "like."
.Along the lines of
:The text says "along the lines of." Say "like."
.Along the same line
:The text says "along the same line." Say "like."
.And which
:The text says "and which." Say "which."
.And who
:The text says "and who." Say "who."
.Any and all
:The text says "any and all." Say "any," or "all."
.Of the opinion that
:The text says "of the opinion that." Say "think(s) that."
.Of the same opinion
:The text says "are of the same opinion." Say "agree(s)."
.Arrive at a decision
:The text says "arrive at a decision." Say "decide."
.As a consequence of
:The text says "as a consequence of." Say "because."
.As a method of
:The text says "as a method of." Say "for."
.As against
:The text says "as against." Say "against."
.As already stated
:The text says "as already stated." Revise to avoid repetition.
.As for
:The text says "as for." Try omitting this construction.
.As good or better than
:The text says "as good or better than." Say "as good as" or "better than."
.As long as
:The text says "as long as." Say "when" or "if."
.As of this date
:The text says "as of this date." Say "today."
.As regards
:The text says "as regards." Say "about."
.As soon as
:The text says "as soon as." Say "when."
.As to
:The text says "as to." Say "about."
.Assuming that
:The text says "assuming that." Say "if."
.At all times
:The text says "at all times." Say "always."
.At an earlier date
:The text says "at an earlier date." Say "previously."
.At an early date
:The text says "at an early date." Say "soon."
.At the present time
:The text says "at the present time." Say "now."
.At the time when
:The text says "at the time when." Say "when."
.At this point in time
:The text says "at this point in time." Try "now."
.At this time
:The text says "at this time." Say "now."
.At which time
:The text says "at which time." Say "when."
.Attributable to
:The text says "attributable to." Say "due to."
.Being that
:The text says "being that." Say "as," "because," or "since."
.Began to
:The text says "began to." Try deleting this phrase.
.Begin to
:The text says "begin to." Try deleting this phrase.
.Begins to
:The text says "begins to." Try deleting this phrase.
.Bona fide
:The text says "bona fide." Say "real."
.Bouquet of flowers
:The text says "bouquet of flowers." Say "bouquet."
.Bring to a conclusion
:The text says "bring to a conclusion." Say "conclude" or "end."
.By means of
:The text says "by means of." Say "by."
.By the use of
:The text says "by the use of." Say "by."
.Cannot help but
:The text says "cannot help but." Say "cannot help."
.Check into
:The text says "check into." Say "check."
.Check on
:The text says "check on." Say "check."
.Check out
:The text says "check out." Say "check" or omit the cliche.
.Check up on
:The text says "check up on." Say "check."
.Come to an end
:The text says "come to an end." Say "end."
.Continued on
:The text says "continued on." Say continued."
.Course of time
:The text says "course of time." Say "time."
.Day and age
:The text says "this day and age." Say "now" or "today."
.Decide on
:The text says "decide on." Say "decide," "choose" or "select."
.Deserving of
:The text says "deserving of." Say "deserve."
.Despite the fact that
:The text says "despite the fact that." Use "although" instead.
.Drew to a close
:The text says "drew to a close." Just say "ended."
.Due to the fact that
:The text says "due to the fact that." Use "because" instead.
.Devoid of
:The text says "devoid of." Say "without."
.Duly noted
:The text says "duly noted." Say "noted."
.During the course of
:The text says "during the course of." Say "during" or "while."
.During the time that
:The text says "during the time that." Say "while."
.Enter in
:The text says "enter in." Say "enter."
.Enter into
:The text says "enter into." Say "enter."
.Enter a bid of
:The text says "enter a bid of." Just say "enter."
.Equally as good as
:The text says "equally as good as." Say "as good as."
.Estimated at about
:The text says "estimated at about." Just say "estimated at."
.Except in a small number of cases
:The text says "except in a small number of cases." Say "usually."
.Exhibits a tendency to
:The text says "exhibits a tencency to." Try eliminating this entire phrase.
.Exhibit a tendency to
:The text says "exhibit a tendency to." Try eliminating this entire phrase.
.Face up to
:The text says "face up to." Say "face."
.Facts and figures
:The text says "facts and figures." Say "facts."
.Fearful of
:The text says "fearful of." Say "fear" or "fears."
.Fearful that
:The text says "fearful that." Say "fear" or "fears."
.Filled to capacity
:The text says "filled to capacity." Just say "filled."
.First of all
:The text says "first of all." Say "first."
.For the purpose of
:The text says "for the purpose of." Say "for" or "to."
.For the reason that
:The text says "for the reason that." Say "because" or "since."
.For the simple reason that
:The text says "for the simple reason that." Say "because" or "since."
.For this reason
:The text says "for this reason." Revise to omit this wordy phrase.
.For your information
:The text says "for your information." Try omitting this phrase.
.Foreseeable future
:The text says "foreseeable future." Say "soon."
.Generally agreed
:The text says "generally agreed." Say "agreed."
.Gives assistance
:The text says "gives assistance." Say "helps."
.Give assistance
:The text says "give assistance to." Say "help."
.Give rise
:The text says "give rise." Say "cause."
.Gives rise
:The text says "gives rise." Say "causes."
.Great majority
:The text says "great majority." Say "most."
.Had the ability
:The text says "had the ability." Say "could."
.Has the capability
:The text says "has the capability." Say "can."
.Has a need
:The text says "has a need." Say "needs."
.Have a need for
:The text says "have a need." Say "need."
.Happen to
:The text says "happen to." Try deleting this phrase. It weakens your
verb.
.Happened to
:The text says "happened to." Try deleting this phrase. It weakens your
verb.
.Happens to
:The text says "happens to." Try deleting this phrase. It weakens your
verb.
.Have a tendency
:The text says "have a tendency." Try deleting this phrase. It weakens
your verb.
.Hold a belief
:The text says "hold a belief." Try using the verb "believe."
.Held a meeting
:The text says "held a meeting." Use "met" instead.
.Hold a meeting
:The text says "hold a meeting." Use "meet" instead.
.Holds a meeting
:The text says "holds a meeting." Use "meets" instead.
.Hopeful of
:The text says "hopeful of." Say "hope(s)."
.Hopeful that
:The text says "hopeful that." Say "hope(s)."
.Hot water heater
:The text says "hot water heater." Just say "water heater."
.In reference
:The text says "in reference to." You may wish to replace this
construction with the word "concerning," or better yet, start an entirely new
sentence.
.In the area of
:The text says "in the area of." Why not just name the area? For
instance, instead of saying "In the area of Mechanical Engineering . . . ,"
just say In "Mechanical Engineering . . . ."
.In regards to
:The text says "in regards to." Try deleting this phrase.
.Is when
:The text says "is when." This ususally indicates poor sentence
construction. Try rewriting the sentence.
.Is where
:The text says "is where." This usually indicates poor sentence
construction. Try rewriting the sentence.
.In the interests of
:The text says "in the interests of." Try "for."
.In the event that
:The text says "in the event that." Use "if" instead.
.In the neighborhood of
:The text says "in the neighborhood of." See if "about" will work just as
well.
.In spite of the fact that
:The text says "in spite of the fact that." Use "though" instead.
.I believe
:The text says "I believe." These words are often unnecessary
because your reader assumes that you are expressing your own opinion.
.I'd like to say that
:The text says "I'd like to say that." These words are often
unnecessary. Try leaving them out.
.I would like to say that
:The text says "I would like to say that." These words are often
unnecessary. Try leaving them out.
.In the vicinity of
:The text says "in the vicinity of." Try "near" or "about."
.In my opinion
:The text says "in my opinion." These words are often unnecessary
because your reader assumes that you are expressing your own opinion.
.It is my opinion that
:The text says "it is my opinion that." These words are often unnecessary
because your reader assumes that you are expressing your own opinion.
.I think
:The text says "I think." These words are often unnecessary. Try
leaving them out.
.In view of the fact that
:The text says "in view of the fact that." Use "because" instead.
.It is
:The text says "it is." The expletive in this construction is often
empty. (However, the phrase sometimes serves a structural purpose of
moving the true subject to an emphatic position after the verb.) When possible
rewrite sentences to eliminate the "it is" construction.
.It's
:The text says "it's," a contraction of "it is." The expletive in this
construction is often empty. (However, the phrase sometimes serves a
structural purpose of moving the true subject to an emphatic position after
the verb.) When possible rewrite sentences to eliminate the "it's"
construction.
.In the event that
:The text says "in the event that." Just say "if."
.In the near future
:The text says "in the near future." Just say "soon."
.If at all possible
:The text says "if at all possible." Say "if possible."
.In a considerable number of cases
:The text says "in a considerable number of cases." Say "often."
.In a position to
:The text says "in a position to." Say "can."
.In a precise manner
:The text says "in a precise manner." Say "precisely."
.In a satisfactory manner
:The text says "in a satisfactory manner." Say "satisfactorily."
.In a very real sense
:The text says "in a very real sense." Say "in a sense."
.In addition to
:The text says "in addition to." Say "besides."
.In advance of
:The text says "in advance of." Say "before."
.In agreement with
:The text says "in agreement with." Say "agree(s) with."
.In all cases
:The text says "in all cases." Say "always."
.In back of
:The text says "in back of." Say "behind."
.In behalf of
:The text says "in behalf of." Say "for."
.In conjunction with
:The text says "in conjunction with." Say "with."
.In connection with
:The text says "in connection with." Say "about."
.In excess of
:The text says "in excess of." Say "more than."
.In large measure
:The text says "in large measure." Say "largely."
.In light of
:The text says "in light of." Say "because."
.In many cases
:The text says "in many cases." Say "often."
.In most cases
:The text says "in most cases." Say "usually."
.In no case
:The text says "in no case." Say "never."
.In order to
:The text says "in order to." Say "to."
.In possession of
:The text says "in possession of." Say "has" or "have."
.In rare cases
:The text says "in rare cases." Say "rarely."
.In reference
:The text says "in reference." Say "concerning" or "about."
.In regard to
:The text says "in regard to." Use "about" or another preposition.
.In respect to
:The text says "in respect to." Say "about."
.In short supply
:The text says "in short supply." Say "scarce."
.In some cases
:The text says "in some cases." Say "sometimes."
.In the absence of
:The text says "in the absence of." Say "without."
.In the amount of
:The text says "in the amount of." Say "of" or "for."
.In the case of
:The text says "in the case of." Rephrase using "for," "by," or "in."
.In the course of
:The text says "in the course of." Say "while" or "during."
.In the event of
:The text says "in the event of." Rephrase using "for," "if," or "in."
.In the event that
:The text says "in the event that." Say "if."
.In the field of
:The text says "in the field of." Say "in."
.In the final analysis
:The text says "in the final analysis." Try omitting this phrase.
.In the form of
:The text says "in the form of." Say "as."
.In the instance of
:The text says "in the instance of." Say "for."
.In the last analysis
:The text says "in the last analysis." Try omitting this phrase.
.In the matter of
:The text says "in the matter of." Use "about."
.In the near future
:The text says "in the near future." Say "soon."
.In the neighborhood of
:The text says "in the neighborhood of." Say "about."
.In the not too distant future
:The text says "in the not too distant future." Say "soon" or "eventually."
.In the immediate vicinity
:The text says "in the immediate vicinity." Just say "near."
.In the proximity of
:The text says "in the proximity of." Say "near," "nearly," or "about."
.In the range of
:The text says "in the range of." Say "about" or "between."
.In the shape of
:The text says "in the shape of." Try omitting this phrase.
.In the vicinity of
:The text says "in the vicinity of." Say "near."
.In this case
:The text says "in this case." Say "here."
.In view of
:The text says "in view of." Say "because of."
.In violation of
:The text says "in violation of." Say "violate(s)."
.Invited guests
:The text says "invited guests." Just say "guests."
.Inasmuch as
:The text says "inasmuch as." Say "since," or "as."
.Injurious to
:The text says "injurious to." Say "harm(s)," "damage(s)."
.Inside of
:The text says "inside of." Say "inside" or "within."
.Intents and purposes
:The text says "intents and purposes." Say "intents."
.Is defined as
:The text says "is defined as." Say "is."
.Indicative of
:The text says "indicative of." Say "indicate(s)."
.Suggestive of
:The text says "suggestive of." Say "suggest(s)."
.It is apparent that
:The text says "it is apparent that." Say "apparently."
.It is clear that
:The text says "it is clear that." Say "clearly."
.It is doubtful that
:The text says "it is doubtful that." Say "possibly."
.It is evident that
:The text says "it is evident that." Say "evidently."
.It is of interest to note that
:The text says "it is of interest to note that." Try omitting this phrase.
.It is often the case that
:The text says "it is often the case that." Say "often."
.It is suggested that
:The text says "it is suggested that." Say "Try...", or omit the phrase
entirely.
.It stands to reason
:The text says "it stands to reason." Try omitting this phrase.
.It was noted that if
:The text says "it was noted that if." Say "if."
.Jewish rabbi
:The text says "Jewish rabbi." Just say "rabbi."
.Large number of
:The text says "large number of." Say "many."
.Lose out on
:The text says "lose out on." Say "lose."
.Makes adjustments to
:The text says "makes adjustments to." Say "adjust."
.Make adjustments to
:The text says "make adjustments to." Say "adjust."
.Make application
:The text says "make application." Try "apply."
.Make an approximation
:The text says "make an approximation." Say "approximate."
.Make an examination
:The text says "make an examination." Say "examine."
.Make an exception of
:The text says "make an exception of." Say "except."
.Make contact with
:The text says "make contact with." Say "meet."
.Make mention of
:The text says "make mention of." Say "mention."
.Make out a list of
:The text says "make out a list of." Say "list."
.Make the adjustment
:The text says "make the adjustment." Say "adjust."
.Make arrangements
:The text says "make arrangements." Just say "arrange."
.Needless to say
:The text says "needless to say." Try omitting this phrase.
.New recruit
:The text says "new recruit." Just say "recruit."
.Not in a position to
:The text says "not in a position to." Say "cannot."
.Off of
:The text says "off of." Say "off."
.On a few occasions
:The text says "on a few occasions." Say "occasionally."
.On account of
:The text says "on account of." Say "because."
.On behalf of
:The text says "on behalf of." Say "for."
.On the grounds that
:The text says "on the grounds that." Say "because," or "as."
.On the occasion of
:The text says "on the occasion of." Say "on" or "when."
.On the order of
:The text says "on the order of." Say "about."
.On the part of
:The text says "on the part of." Say "by."
.Once in a while
:The text says "once in a while." Try "rarely."
.One of the
:The text says "one of the." Say "one" or "a (an)."
.Outside of
:The text says "outside of." Say "outside" or "besides."
.Paid a visit
:The text says "paid a visit." Just say "visited."
.Pertaining to
:The text says "pertaining to." Say "about."
.Plan for the future
:The text says "plan for the future." Say "plan."
.Point in time
:The text says "point in time." Say "then" or "now."
.Present a report
:The text says "present a report." Say "report."
.Prior to
:The text says "prior to." Say "before."
.Promoted to the rank of
:The text says "promoted to the rank of." Just say "promoted to."
.Provided that
:The text says "provided that." Say "if."
.Pursuant to
:The text says "pursuant to." Say "under."
.Put in an appearance
:The text says "Put in an appearance." Just say "appeared."
.Reached an agreement
:The text says "reached an agreement." Just say "agreed."
.Referred back
:The text says "referred back." Just say "referred."
.Referred to as
:The text says "referred to as." Say "called."
.Reflective of
:The text says "reflective of." Say "reflect(s)."
.Relative to
:The text says "relative to." Say "about" or "concerning."
.Representative of
:The text says "representative of." Say "represents."
.Rough estimate
:The text says "rough estimate." Just say "estimate."
.Small number
:The text says "small number." Just say "few."
.Sort of
:The text says "sort of." These words are often unnecessary. Try
leaving them out.
.Stress the point that
:The text says "stress the point that." Say "stress that."
.Subsequent to
:The text says "subsequent to." Say "later" or "after."
.Substantially in agreement
:The text says "substantially in agreement." Say "agree."
.Succeeds in doing
:The text says "succeeds in doing." Say "does" or "accomplishes."
.Succeed in doing
:The text says "succeed in doing." Say "do" or "accomplish."
.The fact is
:The text says "the fact is." Try omitting this phrase.
.Take a look
:The text says "take a look." Use "look" instead.
.Took a look
:The text says "took a look." Use "looked" instead.
.Tend to
:The text says "tend to." Try deleting this phrase. It weakens your
verb.
.Tends to
:The text says "tends to." Try deleting this phrase. It weakens your
verb.
.The reason that
:The text says "the reason that." This indicates a wordy sentence.
.The reason is
:The text says "the reason is." This usually indicates a wordy sentence
construction. Rewrite the sentence using the simple word "because."
.The reason why
:The text says "the reason why." This indicates a pooly constructed
sentence. Rewrite the sentence using the simple word "because."
.There is
:The text says "there is." The expletive in this construction is often
empty. (However, the phrase sometimes serves a structural purpose of
moving the true subject to an emphatic position after the verb.) When possible
rewrite sentences to eliminate the "there is" construction.
.There are
:The text says "there are." The expletive in this construction is often
empty. (However, the phrase sometimes serves a structural purpose of
moving the true subject to an emphatic position after the verb.) When possible
rewrite sentences to eliminate the "there are" construction.
.The foregoing
:The text says "the foregoing." Revise to omit this phrase.
.The truth is
:The text says "the truth is." Try omitting this phrase.
.Through the medium of
:The text says "through the medium of." Say "through."
.Through the use of
:The text says "through the use of." Say "by" or "with."
.Under a separate cover
:The text says "under a separate cover." Say "separately."
.Under separate cover
:The text says "under separate cover." Say "separately."
.Under surveillance
:The text says "under surveillance." Just say "watched."
.Under the necessity to
:The text says "under the necessity to." Say "has (have) to."
.Underlying purpose
:The text says "underlying purpose." Say "purpose."
.Undertake a
:The text says "undertake a." Omit this phrase and use an active verb.
.Until such time as
:The text says "until such time as." Say "until."
.Up to this time
:The text says "up to this time." Say "before this."
.Utilize
:The text says "utilize." Say "use."
.Voiced objections
:The text says "boiced objections." Just say "objected."
.We wish to thank
:The text says "we wish to thank." Say "we thank."
.Whether or not
:The text says "whether or not." Say "whether."
.With a view to
:The text says "with a view to." Say "to."
.With reference to
:The text says "with reference to." Say "concerning."
.With regard to
:The text says "with regard to." Say "about" or "regarding."
.With the exception of
:The text says "with the exception of." Say "except."
.With the result that
:The text says "with the result that." Say "so that."
.With this in mind
:The text says "with this in mind." Say "therefore."
.Without further delay
:The text says "without further delay." Say "now,immediately."
.Fullest extent
:The text says "fullest extent." Say "complete(ly)" or "full(y)."
.Absolutely essential
:The text says "absolutely essential." Just say "essential."
.Absolutely complete
:The text says "absolutely complete." Just say "complete."
.Actual experience
:The text says "actual experience." Just say "experience."
.Actual facts
:The text says "actual facts." Just say "facts."
.Adequate enough
:The text says "adequate enough." Just say "adequate."
.All throughout
:The text says "all throughout." Just say "throughout."
.And etc.
:The text says "and etc." Just say "etc."
.Another additional
:The text says "another additional." Just say "another."
.As of now
:The text says "as of now." Just say "now."
.At a later date
:The text says "at a later date." Just say "later."
.At about
:The text says "at about." Just say "at."
.Bare essentials
:The text says "bare essentials." Just say "essentials."
.Basic essentials
:The text says "basic essentials." Just say "essentials."
.Basic fundamentals
:The text says "basic fundamentals." Just say "fundamentals."
.Big in size
:The text says "big in size." Just say "big."
.Brief in duration
:The text says "brief in duration." Just say "brief, or quick."
.Close proximity
:The text says "close proximity." Just say "close."
.Continue on
:The text says "continue on." Just say "continue."
.Consensus of opinion
:The text says "consensus of opinion." Just say "consensus."
.Debate about
:The text says "debate about." Just say "debate."
.Depreciate in value
:The text says "depreciate in value." Just say "depreciate."
.Desirable benefits
:The text says "desirable benefits." Just say "benefits."
.Divide up
:The text says "divide up." Just say "divide."
.Each and every
:The text says "each and every." Just say "each."
.Early beginnings
:The text says "early beginnings." Just say "beginnings."
.Empty out
:The text says "empty out." Just say "empty."
.Enclosed herein
:The text says "enclosed herein." Just say "enclosed."
.Enclosed herewith
:The text says "enclosed herewith." Just say "enclosed."
.End result
:The text says "end result." Just say "result."
.Entirely complete
:The text says "entirely complete." Just say "complete."
.Now and then
:The text says "now and then." Just say "sometimes."
.Exactly identical
:The text says "exactly identical." Just say "identical."
.Exactly identical
:The text says "exactly identical." Identity is an absolute. Just
say"identical."
.Extension of time
:The text says "extension of time." Time implies extension and the
phrase is awkward. Try using a single word such as "time," "length," or
"duration."
.First began
:The text says "first began." Say "began."
.First begin
:The text says "first begin(s)." Say "begin(s)."
.First and foremost
:The text says "first and foremost." Say "first."
.In color
:The text says "in color." Try deleting these words.
.In number
:The text says "in number." Try deleting these words.
.Final completion
:The text says "final completion." Just say "completion."
.Final ending
:The text says "final ending." Just say "ending."
.Final outcome
:The text says "final outcome." Just say "outcome."
.Final result
:The text says "final result." Just say "result."
.First and foremost
:The text says "first and foremost." Just say "first."
.First beginnings
:The text says "first beginnings." Just say "beginnings."
.First initiated
:The text says "first initiated." Just say "started."
.Follow after
:The text says "follow after." Just say "follow."
.Following after
:The text says "following after." Just say "after."
.Full and complete
:The text says "full and complete." Just say "full" or "complete."
.Few and far between
:The text says "few and far between." Say "first."
.I myself
:The text says "I myself." Just say "I."
.If and when
:The text says "if and when." Just say "if" or "when."
.Important essentials
:The text says "important essentials." Just say "essentials."
.In a large measure
:The text says "in a large measure." Just say "largely."
.In between
:The text says "in between." Just say "between."
.In terms of
:You say "in terms of." Ask yourself if you are talking about "terms" or if
you should just revise the sentence using "as" or some other construction.
.Important essentials
:The text says "important essentials." Say "essentials."
.Join together
:The text says "join together." Just say "join."
.Joint partnership
:The text says "joint partnership." Just say "partnership."
.Just exactly
:The text says "just exactly." Just say "just" or "exactly."
.Know about
:The text says "know about." Just say "know."
.Large in size
:The text says "large in size." Just say "large."
.Larger in size
:The text says "larger in size." Just say "larger."
.Later on
:The text says "later on." Just say "later."
.Let's us
:The text says "let's us." Just say "let's."
.Link up
:The text says "link up." Just say "link."
.Little in size
:The text says "little in size." Just say "little."
.Many different
:The text says "many different." Just say "many."
.Main essentials
:The text says "main essentials." Just say "essentials."
.Maximum possible
:The text says "maximum possible." Just say "maximum."
.Meet up with
:The text says "meet up with." Just say "meet."
.Merge together
:The text says "merge together." Just say "merge."
.Mingle together
:The text says "mingle together." Just say "mingle."
.Mix together
:The text says "mix together." Just say "mix."
.More preferable
:The text says "more preferable." Just say "preferable."
.Most unique
:The text says "most unique." Just say "unique."
.Mutual cooperation
:The text says "mutual cooperation." Just say "cooperation."
.Month of
:The text says "month of...." If you are saying something like "the month of
December," why not just say "December."
.Necessary requisite
:The text says "necessary requisite." Just say "requisite."
.New innovation
:The text says "new innovation." Just say "new" or "innovation."
.Open up
:The text says "open up." Just say "open."
.Over with
:The text says "over with." Just say "over."
.Originally born
:The text says "originally born." Just say "born."
.Plan ahead
:The text says "plan ahead." Just say "plan."
.Present time
:The text says "present time." Just say "now."
.Period of
:The text says "period of." If you are saying something like "a period of
time," why not just say "a time," or give the time.
.Past history
:The text says "past history." Just say "history" or "the past."
.Personal opinion
:The text says "personal opinion." Just say "opinion."
.Reason why
:The text says "reason why." Just say "reason."
.Reasons why
:The text says "reasons why." Just say "reasons."
.Recur again
:The text says "recur again." Just say "recur."
.Refer back
:The text says "refer back." Just say "refer."
.Repeat again
:The text says "repeat again." Just say "repeat."
.Resume again
:The text says "resume again." Just say "resume."
.Retreat back
:The text says "retreat back." Just say "retreat."
.Return again
:The text says "return again." Just say "return."
.Return back
:The text says "return back." Just say "return."
.Revert back
:The text says "revert back." Just say "revert."
.Small in size
:The text says "small in size." Just say "small."
.Seal off
:The text says "seal off." Just say "seal."
.Seldom ever
:The text says "seldom ever." Just say "seldom."
.Single unit
:The text says "single unit." Just say "unit."
.Space of time
:The text says "space of time." Just say "time."
.Still continue
:The text says "still continue(s)." Just say "continue(s)."
.Still remain
:The text says "still remain(s)." Just say "remain(s)."
.Strict accuracy
:The text says "strict accuracy." Just say "accuracy."
.Strictly accurate
:The text says "strictly accurate." Say "accurate."
.The remains
:The text says "the remains." If you meany the body say "the body."
.Time interval
:The text says "time interval." Just say "interval."
.True fact
:The text says "true fact(s)." Just say "fact(s)."
.Ultimate end
:The text says "ultimate end." Just say "end."
.Usual rule
:The text says "usual rule." Just say "rule."
.Uniformly consistent
:The text says "uniformly consistent." Just say "consistent" or "uniform."
.Viable alternative
:The text says "viable alternative." Just say "alternative."
.Viable option
:The text says "viable option(s)." Just say "options."
.Visible to the eye
:The text says "visible to the eye." Just say "visible,"
unless you are trying to distinguish your subject from things visible to the
ear or nose.
.A ten-foot pole
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.Beg the question
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Brilliant performance
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Busy as a bee
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Chip off the old block
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Crack of dawn
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Crying shame
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Down to earth
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Follow in the footsteps
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.In one ear
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Good Samaritan
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.After all is said and done
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Happy as a lark
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Loss for words
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Fell swoop
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Beating around the bush
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Beat around the bush
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Beat about the bush
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Beating about the bush
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Bite the bullet
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Bored to tears
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Bored to death
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Few and far between
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Follow in the footsteps
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Hightailed it out
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Hotfooted it out
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Hoping against hope
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.In the last analysis
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Bottom line
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Clear as a bell
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.This day and age
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Goes without saying
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Bull in a china shop
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Hog on ice
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Water off a duck's back
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Bundle of joy
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Blood boil
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Nipped in the bud
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Nip it in the bud
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.No thinking man
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Over and done with
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Selling like hot cakes
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Slept like a log
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Sleep like a log
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Stick to your guns
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.From the hip
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.Depths of despair
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Picture of health
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Powers that be
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.Spitting image
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Spilled milk
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Stick out like a sore thumb
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Sticks out like a sore thumb
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Stretch the truth
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Stretches the truth
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.The bitter end
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Very picture of
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Water over the damn
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
.Water under the bridge
:Revise to eliminate the following trite expression:
..Allcond
:.
.Ha* preference
:The text says "has(have)...a preference." Say "prefer."
.Spell* out
:The text says "spell(s)...out." Say "explain(s)."
.Take* consideration
:The text says "take(s)....Consideration." Say "consider(s)."
..end