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Stronger alternatives for common adverbs.

Do you ever have a blank moment where you wish you had a more suitable word during a conversation? When a person frequently uses adverbs such as "very" to intensify adjectives ("very big", "very beautiful"), they are engaging in a practice known as intensification. Overuse of intensifiers like these can make writing or speech seem repetitive or less impactful, which is why finding more precise adjectives can improve clarity and style.

Choose from the list below to find some alternate words to use.

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