50 Plain-Language Substitutions for Wordy Phrases

50 Plain-Language Substitutions for Wordy Phrases 50 Plain-Language Substitutions for Wordy Phrases 50 Plain-Language Substitutions for Wordy Phrases By Mark Nichol The following phrases need not be summarily replaced by more concise alternatives, but consider making the switch, especially when you find yourself using various wordy phrases frequently in the same text. 1. a number of: some, many 2. afford an opportunity: allow, let 3. an appreciable number of: many 4. as a means of: to 5. as prescribed by: in, under 6. at the present time: now 7. by means of: by, with 8. comply with: follow 9. due to the fact that: because, due to, since 10. during the period of: during 11. for a period of: for 12. has a requirement for: needs, requires 13. have an adverse effect on: hurt, set back 14. in a timely manner: on time, promptly 15. in accordance with: by, following, per, under 16. in addition: also, besides, too 17. in an effort to: to 18. in close proximity: near 19. in lieu of: instead of 20. in order for: for 21. in order that: so 22. in order to: to 23. in regard to: about, concerning, on 24. in relation to: about, to, with 25. in the amount of: amounting to, for 26. in the event of: if 27. in the near future: shortly, soon 28. in the process of: (omit without replacement) 29. in view of: because, since 30. is applicable to: applies to 31. is authorized to: can, may 32. is in consonance with: agrees with follows 33. is responsible for: handles 34. it is essential that [one]: [one] must 35. it is incumbent upon [one] to: [one] should, [one] must 36. it is requested that you: please 37. pertaining to: about, of, on 38. provide(s) guidance for/to: guides 39. relative to: about, on 40. set forth in: in 41. similar to: like 42. successfully accomplish/complete: accomplish/complete 43. take action to: (omit without replacement) 44. the month (or year) of: (omit without replacement) 45. the use of: (omit without replacement) 46. time period: period, time 47. under the provisions of: under 48. until such time as: until 49. with reference to: about 50. with the exception of: except Want to improve your English in five minutes a day? Get a subscription and start receiving our writing tips and exercises daily! Keep learning! Browse the Expressions category, check our popular posts, or choose a related post below:35 Synonyms for â€Å"Look†Capitalization Rules for the Names of Games15 Names and Descriptions of Effects