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NL888 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Is the word "vividly" used properly here?
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It is the practical use of language, isn't it?
When we use both brawn and brain, our language will be vividly alive. Is it not?
It is the practical use of language, isn't it?
When we use both brawn and brain, our language will be vividly alive. Is it not?
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Well, 'vividly' and 'alive' heavily overlap in meaning, (Latin vivere , to live), so it is not good style. Use one of these: When we use both brawn and brain, our language will be vivid. When we use both brawn and brain, our language will be alive .
- Well, 'vividly' and 'alive' heavily overlap in meaning, (Latin vivere , to live), so it is not good style.
- Use one of these: When we use both brawn and brain, our language will be vivid.
- When we use both brawn and brain, our language will be alive .
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Well, 'vividly' and 'alive' heavily overlap in meaning, (Latin vivere, to live), so it is not good style. Use one of these:
When we use both brawn and brain, our language will be vivid.
When we use both brawn and brain, our language will be alive.
When we use both brawn and brain, our language will be vivid.
When we use both brawn and brain, our language will be alive.
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