Mar 8, 2006 · Hi everyone, Can anyone think of a different way of saying "to take a closer look at", slightly more formal/academic. My brain currently isn't working, the best I could come up with …

Jan 30, 2018 · The writer appears to be misusing 'iteration', which means 'repetition' and has a specific mathematical use which is sometimes used in ordinary English to suggest the next …

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 …

Dec 6, 2013 · In my job in academics, I write a lot of case-by-case e-mails to students. On occasion to soften the delivery of sensitive information or to avoid bluntness, I use the phrase …

Jun 13, 2011 · Is it incorrect to say "sooner than later" as opposed to "sooner rather than later"? I changed the expression to "sooner rather than later" while editing an e-mail written by a …

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 …

Apr 23, 2005 · Whodunit, you are wrong on one thing. "You betcha" was correct, it's an expression, a colloquial synonym of "definitely". Maybe it's not grammatical but it's the …

May 25, 2015 · Bonjour tout le monde, I'm looking for as many synonyms for 'il y a' as I can. In terms of context, I'm talking about 'there is/are' in a literal sense, i.e. 'there is a car on the …

Sep 17, 2011 · Hello everyone, "There are three things I did well". Are there any words that can substitute the word "things". It doesn't sound formal enough to be used in an essay. Please help.

Oct 10, 2018 · I agree. If you're being formal: to broaden your knowledge means to get a wider view of a subject, perhaps from different angles, or by studying related topics