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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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A little outdated?
Hello. I want to say (in a scholarly text) that something is "a little outdated".
Is this expression ok? (It sounds a bit odd to me.)
Are there alternatives to say the same thing?
Thank you!
Is this expression ok? (It sounds a bit odd to me.)
Are there alternatives to say the same thing?
Thank you!
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Anonymous Is this expression ok? ) Yes, it's fine, depending on the context and the topic. But if you want to sound a little formal, may I suggest: It is somewhat outdated.
- Anonymous Is this expression ok?
- ) Yes, it's fine, depending on the context and the topic.
- But if you want to sound a little formal, may I suggest: It is somewhat outdated.
- It is somewhat dated.
- These are just some of the alternatives available.
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AnonymousIs this expression ok? (It sounds a bit odd to me.)Yes, it's fine, depending on the context and the topic. But if you want to sound a little formal, may I suggest:
It is somewhat outdated.
It is somewhat dated.
These are just some of the alternatives available. But I'd need to know the context to make sure that it'
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