Synonyms
Choose the Apt words for copywriting/Editing
It is a fact that you undertake some research before you write about a topic, and there are exceptions on those who are experts on the subject. We may not be the first person to have a say about any issue. Many people may perhaps discussed and had written articles on the same subject but in different headlines and point of views. After reading numerous articles there are chances for you to get influenced and replicate the same and some of you seek help from thesaurus to find alternative words and phrases. Those who are good in writing could reproduce an article efficiently by adding some more points to make the outcome better. Inexpert will use synonyms which have similar meaning with respect to the word, but it may not always do justice to the context as a whole.
Looking up words in the thesaurus greatly enhances the formality of your writing provided you use the words correctly and suitably.
These are the common errors which people confuse always.
For E.g., She got good marks for the board exam. Instead of “got” we could use secured, obtained, received, achieved, attained etc , but the apt word matching the context will be ‘achieved” which gives importance to the context.
Choosing the right word to express the idea and also making it more interesting to the readers is vital. Words are used as verb and noun and at times people muddle up both.
For. E.g.
- Advice & Advise:
Advice is a noun, something that you give. Say, “Please give me some advice.”
Advise is a verb, something that you do. It is some action. Say, “Please advise me.”
- Affect and Effect:
Both are used as Nouns and Verbs
As nouns, they possess different meaning. Affect is affection, related to emotion. Effect is the result.
As verbs, they change. To affect some thing is to have some influence upon it. To effect some action is to cause it to happen.
- Fewer and Less:
The traditional rule is to use “fewer” with things that can be counted and “less” for measuring. ”
E.g,
There is less cheese on this plate.
There are fewer pieces of cheese on this plate
- “Because of” and “Due To”
Another mistake we tend to make is the usage of “Because of” and “Due to” thinking that both of the pairs refer to the same thing, and that they can be used as synonyms. This is an absolute misconception according to English grammar rules but in modern English both can be used interchangeably.
“Due to” is an adjective, so it can only modify nouns and pronouns according to the English grammar rules.
“Because of” is an adverb, which can only modify verbs, adjectives and clauses.
It is generally advised and considered wrong by experts to use “Due to” in the beginning of the sentence whereas “Because of” can be used.
E.g, Because you helped me, I am going to repay you.
Because I love you, I shall do that for you.