Synonyms: to which extent?
To follow in Gwendo's wake I set hereafter some couples of synonyms that a "good will" could qualify differently from each other. I find it a good way to make one's speech keener.
to play hooky vs to play truant
illiterate vs unlettered
compulsory vs mandatory
at your best convenience vs at your best discretion
to play hooky vs to play truant
illiterate vs unlettered
compulsory vs mandatory
at your best convenience vs at your best discretion
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28 Dec. 2008