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This is good advice with one exception: if you write plain English for non-native speakers. I use "very" a lot, because it's a well-understood modifier. "very
by nicbou 4y ago
This is good advice with one exception: if you write plain English for non-native speakers.
I use "very" a lot, because it's a well-understood modifier. "very bad" is cleared than "appalling". It will be understood by all without needing a large vocabulary.
An alternative is to use the "plus-" and "doubleplus-" prefixes.
- OJFord 4y ago> An alternative is to use the "plus-" and "doubleplus-" prefixes. I've never come across that, that sounds plus-awkward to me, but is it some sort of pan-language standard? And did I do it correctly?