The phrase in conclusion is often overused. There are many other phrases that can be used in place of in conclusion when writing an essay, report, or any other type of text. We’ll go over synonyms (five formal and five casual) and provide examples showing how to use them.
To wrap things up, that’s everything we had to deal with today. [Casual]
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One word can make all the difference in a sentence. For example, saying “I feel sympathy for you” and “I feel empathy for you” convey two different messages. But, to understand why these sentences are distinct, you have to know the meaning of sympathy and empathy. Below, we’ll explore what each of these words means and provide example sentences.
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Did you know that envy and jealousy actually have two distinct meanings? Envy is “the painful feeling of wanting what someone else has, like attributes or possessions.” Jealousy, on the other hand, means you feel “threatened, protective, or fearful of losing one’s position or situation to someone else.”
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A common error is to misspell a lot (the two-word expression that means “many”) as alot or allot. The following tips and examples will help you avoid this error.
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Elicit and illicit are homophones, meaning they are pronounced the same but have different definitions. We’ll teach you what these words mean and how to use them correctly.
The main difference between elicit and illicit is that elicit is a verb that means to “evoke or draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone,” while illicit is an adjective that means “not permitted by laws, rules, or customs.”
They were involved in illicit activities and therefore banned.
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Attain means to “reach, achieve, or accomplish” through the means of hard work.
Obtain means to “get or acquire something.”
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To has a few functions, but it’s mainly used as a preposition that means “in a direction towards.” Too can mean “in addition to,” “as well,” “extremely,” “excessively,” or “very.” Two refers to the cardinal number (2) which is the sum of one plus one.
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Many dictionaries consider orientate to be a real word. It has the same meaning as orient: “to face or turn to the east,” “to acquaint with the existing situation,” or “to direct someone or somebody towards something.”
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If you find yourself asking, “What is the difference between everyday or every day?” you aren’t alone. Many people use these words incorrectly. It comes down to this: If you do something every day, it becomes an everyday habit. Still puzzled? Don’t worry. Below, we’ll elaborate on what these words mean, and show you a trick to remember how to use them correctly every day.
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I look forward to hearing from you is a standard email phrase often used in professional settings. Business-friendly alternatives you can use instead include:
There are also a few casual alternatives you can use in place of I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Our Paraphrasing Tool can help you find even more synonyms for phrases like I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
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