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It annoys me in the same way the word "utilize" in place of "use" does and for the same reasons. And yes I agree on how it should be used. The only hill I'm wi
by 93po 4y ago
It annoys me in the same way the word "utilize" in place of "use" does and for the same reasons. And yes I agree on how it should be used.
The only hill I'm willing to die on anymore is the now-accepted use of the word "literally" when the writer/speaker would be more accurate in saying "figuratively".
People love the "language evolves!" argument, but my thought is that language evolutions shouldn't be accepted if they actively make communication more difficult or less clear.
- denton-scratch 4y ago> The only hill I'm willing to die on anymore is the now-accepted use of the word "literally" Oh, $DEITY. That one really pisses me off; but that hill is almost a guaranteed death sentence. It's in Merriam Webster, saying it means one thing, as well as it's negation. I'm sure there are better hills to fight for. You can call me a deserter or a fugitive, if you like. I don't care. I won't die on the hill called "literally".