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"Instead of saying this and that im saying this" --- Theres a single word to replace this whole sentence,,does anybody remember ???

Avangi · Accepted Answer

You can't mean "synonym." That would be way too simple!

How about "paraphrase"?

Welcome to English Forums, rahul. Thanks for joining us!

Best wishes, - A.

Rahul2083 · Answer

Mmmm how about euphemism ???

Avangi · Answer

rahul2083MM how about euphemism ???

Is "MM" a code for something??

Yes, a "euphemism" may "replace" either a single word or an expression.

(My understanding was that you had forgotten the term and would recognize it when you heard it.)

The function of a "euphemism" is to replace a word or expression with one which has a less offensive connotation - as you probably know.

It has nothing to do with "shortening the line." It may be longer or shorter than the word/expression which it replaces.

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"Instead of saying this and that im saying this" --- Theres a single word to replace this whole sentence,,does anybody remember ???

This is a little confusing. You're looking for a single-word term for the general process of replacing one word or expression with a different word or expression ? (or some specific type of that general process)?

Or, you're looking for a single-word term for the process of replacing a multi-word expression with an equivalent single word?

Best regards, - A.

Clive · Answer

Hi,

In a lot of contexts, it would be a good idesa to just delete the entire clause.

Clive

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