Meaning of small words | Babel Free

Definitions

1. language that is easy to understand
   uncountable
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see small, words.
   uncountable

Examples

“Wisely did the translators of our English Bible use⟳ small words, which impart a beauty and force⟳ to innumerable passages in their excellent version.”

“Use⟳ small words. You probably wouldn't like⟳ to have⟳ to use⟳ your dictionary to read⟳ this book. Your readers won't want⟳ to use⟳ a dictionary either; so, use⟳ words which describe⟳ your thoughts and are easily understood by the reader.”

“Use⟳ words that clearly convey your thoughts. Use⟳ small words where you can; do not try⟳ to use⟳ large words to impress⟳ people. Remember⟳ that your audience wants to understand⟳ what you are saying, so make⟳ it easy for them.”

“Fine, but you might want⟳ to use⟳ small words so Blackwood can keep⟳ up.”

“What does it mean⟳ to be incapable of rephrasing a thought, of turning it around in one's mind⟳ in fresh ways? What does it mean⟳ to use⟳ small words almost exclusively (“We're going to have⟳ very, very strong vetting. I call⟳ it extreme vetting, and we're going very strong on security”)? It means that people can understand⟳ you, that they do not become⟳ lost in the fog.”

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