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Kumenglish Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

Witness

Context: While traveling on the bus, saying this.

I always witness heavy traffic. But today, very few numbers of vehicles are on the road.

I always witness heavy traffic on the road but today, there are very few numbers of vehicles.

Please check them.

Is "witness" possible in the context?

  

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kumenglish Is "witness" possible in the context? The meaning is correct, but it's not possible as a matter of style. It's way too formal.

— CalifJim

  • kumenglish Is "witness" possible in the context?
  • The meaning is correct, but it's not possible as a matter of style.
  • It's way too formal.
  • Just an ordinary word like "see" or "notice" is much better.
  • Save "witness" for when you write your novel.
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kumenglishIs "witness" possible in the context?

The meaning is correct, but it's not possible as a matter of style. It's way too formal. Just an ordinary word like "see" or "notice" is much better. Save "witness" for when you write your novel.

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