In our time, having a good grasp of the English language can also be compared to a degree – without it, you won’t be able to expand your reaches. A lot of us try to study and learn English as part of our daily lives. However, most of us have a hard time in doing so because of the fact that it is not very close to the Filipino language. To aid you in your study, here are the more common words and expressions we use and how to say them differently, which you can use both in writing and in speaking.
BUT
- However
- Yet
- Although
- On the other hand
- Though
- Nevertheless
THEREFORE
- Subsequently
- As a result
- In conclusion
- So/So then
- Hence
- For this reason
- Consequently
ESPECIALLY
- Chiefly
- In particular
- Notably
- Mainly
- Exclusively
- Principally
- Above all
ALSO
- Along with
- Moreover
- Besides
- Likewise
- As well as
- In addition
IN OTHER WORDS
- To put it simply
- What I mean is
- Simply put
- To clarify
- That is to say
TIRED
- Exhausted
- Drowsy
- Drained
- Fatigued
- Sleepy
- Burned out
CRY
- Weep
- Sob
- Blubber
- Wail
- Whimper
- Shed Tears
LAUGH
- Giggle
- Chuckle
- Chortle
- Crack up
- Split one’s side
AMAZING
- Marvelous
- Spectacular
- Extraordinary
- Astounding
- Wonderful
- Incredible
DIFFICULT
- Arduous
- Challenging
- Strenuous
- Demanding
- Severe
- Laborious
ASK
- Demand an answer
- Quiz the accused
- Challenge an opinion
- Interrogate a suspect
- Inquire about
CHOOSE
- Pick a winning horse
- Select an option
- Opt for the best one
- Elect a president
- Name your favorite
FIND
- Discover treasure
- Detect a liar
- Spot a rare bird
- Notice the mistake
- Unearth secrets
Good Luck!
- Break a leg!
- Fingers crossed!
- Blow them away!
- You’ll do great!
- I hope it all goes well!
HATE
- Detest
- Abhor
- Loathe
- Despise
- Have an aversion to
- Can’t stand
HORRIBLE
- Grotesque
- Horrid
- Revolting
- Grisly
- Beastly
- Hideous
EASY
- Clear
- Effortless
- Facile
- Basic
- Straightforward
- Easily done
GOOD
- Amazing
- Excellent
- Pleasant
- Terrific
STUPID
- Ludicrous
- Naïve
- Dumb
- Foolish
- Senseless
- Futile
INTELLIGENT
- Astute
- Knowledgeable
- Brainy
- Clever
- Smart
- Wise
WRITE
- Scribble
- Note
- Draft
- Ink
- Draw up
- Sketch
LOOK
- Glance
- Stared
- Peer
- Gaze
- View
- Peek
- Watch
Now you know how to say these few but more used words, phrases, and expressions differently. You can now try and inculcate them in your daily activities – even in your work. Expand your vocabulary and learn English more!
