How to use "curb" appropriately
In the following sentence, what I wanted to mention was limiting mobile phone usage on trains or buses might not only be unfair, but it also ignores human rights. The main reason that I wanted to use another word instead or "limiting" was I wanted to reduce the word duplication as well as I could. Therefore, I would really appreciate it if someone could let me know whether the following usage of "curb" make sense. In addition, please tell me other words that I could have replaced "limit", if it is feasible.
Hence, not only would imposing new rules and regulations to curb the usage of phones on trains or buses be unfair, but it also ignores human rights.
Top answer
"Usage" is a wrong word. You want "use". "Curb" is good.
- "Usage" is a wrong word.
- You want "use".
- "Curb" is good.
- Another word that would go there is "restrict".
- But do not be too worried about repetition of a word if it is what you mean.
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"Usage" is a wrong word. You want "use".
"Curb" is good. Another word that would go there is "restrict". But do not be too worried about repetition of a word if it is what you mean. Too often the reader can tell you are doing it when you try for variety.
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