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Lcchang Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Real vs. Realistic

When starting a new business, it isn't ____ to expect profits during the first year.

Should I put real or realistic? Why or why not? please advise.

LCChang
  

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realistic (within the bounds of what is reasonable or plausible, that which makes practical sense) You don't want real (true, authentic, not fake, not counterfeit) there. CJ

— CalifJim

  • realistic (within the bounds of what is reasonable or plausible, that which makes practical sense) You don't want real (true, authentic, not fake, not counterfeit) there.
  • CJ
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realistic (within the bounds of what is reasonable or plausible, that which makes practical sense)

You don't want real (true, authentic, not fake, not counterfeit) there.

CJ
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