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Plain English (sometimes referred to more broadly as plain language) is a generic term for communication in English that emphasizes clarity, brevity, and the avoidance of technical language—particularly in relation to official government or business communication. It uses simple, familiar words instead of lengthy, formal words,[1] avoids jargon, prefers positive words to negative words,[2] and prefers strong verbs to be verbs.[3]
This is a list of plain English words and phrases and the more lengthy, formal words for which they are recommended as replacements in writing guides. The problem word is listed first; the plain English alternative follows.
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AEdit
above-mentioned, above-listed, before-mentioned, aforementioned – (Omit)[4][5]
abundance – Enough, plenty, (or specific amount)[6]
accede to – Allow, agree to[6]
accelerate – Speed up[6]
accentuate – Stress[6]
accommodation – Room[7]
accompany – Go with,[8] with[6]
accomplish – Do[8]
accorded – Given[8]
accordingly – Thus, so[8][9]
accrue – Add, gain[8]
accurate – Right[8]
acquiesce – Agree[6]
acquire – Get[6]
additional – Extra[8][10][9]
address – Discuss[8]
addressees – You[8]
adjacent to – Next to[8]
adjustment – Change, alteration[6]
admissible – Allowed, accepted[6]
advantageous – Helpful[8]
adversely impact on – Hurt, set back[8]
advise – Tell[8][10]
afford an opportunity – Allow, let[8]
aggregate – Total[6]
aircraft – airplane[8] ("Plane" can also mean "flat surface" and a woodworking tool; the word "airplane" avoids this confusion. The word "aircraft" can be used if you need to specifically include balloons, blimps, gliders, etc.; it's the simplest word for the whole category of aerial vehicles.)
alleviate – Ease, reduce[6]
allocate – Divide[8]
all of – All[11]
along the lines of – Like, as in[12]
alternatively – Or[12]
ameliorate – Improve, help[12]
an absence of – No, none[6]
and particularly – Particularly[13]
and/or – Use either "and" or "or."[8][11]
anticipate – Expect[8]
a number of – Some[8]
applicant – You[10]
application – Use[12]
apparent – Clear, plain[8]
apprehend – Arrest[14]
appreciable – Many[8]
appropriate – Proper, right[8]
approximate – About[8][15]
arrive onboard – Arrive[8]
as a means of – To[8]
ascertain – Find out, learn[8]
as per our telephone conversation of this date – As we discussed this afternoon[16][17]
as prescribed by – In, under[8]
as far as ... is concerned – (Omit)[17][18]
as to– Of, on, with, for, to, by, in, into[17]
as yet, as of yet – Yet[19]
assist, assistance – Help[8][15]
at its discretion – Can, may[12]
attain – Meet[8]
attempt – Try[8]
at the present time, at this time, at this point in time, at the moment – Now[8][15][20][12]
attributable to – Because[12]
at your earliest convenience – As soon as you can[16]
authorize – Allow, let[21]
BEdit
basis, on a – (omit)[17]
be advised – (omit)[8]
because of the fact that – because, since[22][23]
beg – ask[16]
belated – late[24]
beneficial – helpful, useful[24]
bestow – give, award[24]
by means of – by, with[8][20]
by reason of – because[20]
by virtue of – by, under[20]
beverage – drink[15]
CEdit
capability – ability[8]
case of, in the – (omit)[25]
caveat – warning[8]
cease – stop[15]
chauffeur – driver[26]
clearly, obviously – (omit)[27]
close proximity – near[8]
combat environment – combat[8]
combined – joint[8]
commence – Begin or start[8][28][10]
completely revoke – revoke[27]
comply with – follow[8][10]
complete – fill in[10]
component part –[8]
comprise – form[8]
conceal – hide[7]
concerning – about, on[8]
consensus, of opinion, consensus, general – consensus[29]
consequently – so[8][10][9]
consolidate – join, merge[8]
constitutes – is, forms, makes up[8]
contains – has[8]
convene – meet[8]
corridor – hall[15]
currently – (omit), now[8]
DEdit
deem – believe, think[8]
delete – cut, drop[8]
demonstrate – prove, show[8]
depart – leave, go[8][15]
designate – choose, name[8]
desire – want, wish[8]
despite the fact that – although[22][23]
determine – decide, figure, find[8]
disclose – show[8]
discontinue – drop, stop[8]
disseminate – give, issue, pass, send[8]
does not have – lacks[2]
does not include – excludes, omits[2]
due to the fact that – because, since[8][23]
duly (authorized, signed) – (omit)[30]
during the period, during the time that – during, while[8][18]
EEdit
each and every – (omit)[31]
early beginnings) – beginnings, early days[32]
each...apiece) – each[32]
economical – cheap[33]
effect modifications – make changes[8]
elect – chose, pick[8]
eliminate – cut, drop, end[8]
else but, else than) – but[34]
elucidate – explain[35][5]
emphasize – stress[33]
employ – use[8]
enclosed please find – I have enclosed[36][16]
encounter – meet[8]
endeavor – try[8][15]
end (result, product) – omit[37]
enquiry – question[33]
ensure – make sure[8][10]
entitlement – right[33]
enumerate – count[8]
equally as – equally[37]
equipments – equipment[8]
equitable – fair[8]
equivalent – equal[33]
establish – set up, prove, show[8]
evaluate – test, check[33]
evidenced – showed[8]
evident – (omit), clear[8]
evince – show, prove[33]
excluding – except[33]
exclusively – only[33]
exhibit – show[8]
expedite – hurry[8][5]
expeditious – fast, quick[8]
expend – spend[8]
expertise – ability[8]
expiration – end[8]
FEdit
facilitate – ease, help[8]
feasible – workable[8]
females – women[8]
finalize – complete, finish[8][38]
first(ly), second(ly), third(ly) – first, second, third[38]
first and foremost – first[39]
following – after[40]
for a period of – for[8][18]
for example,______etc. – for example, such as[8]
forfeit – lose, give up[8]
formulate – plan[40]
for the purpose of, – to[20]
for the reason that, – to[20]
forward – send[8][10]
frequently – often[8]
function – act, role, work[8]
furnish – give, send[8]
HEdit
has a duty to – must[41]
has a requirement for – needs[8]
herein, heretofore, herewith, thereof, wherefore, wherein –(omit)[8][38]
honest truth – truth[42]
however – but, yet[8][43]
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IEdit
identical – same[8]
identify –find, name[8]
identify with –agree, understand[44]
if and when – use either word; not both[44]
immediately – at once[8]
impacted – affected,changed[8]
implement – carry out, start[45]
in accordance with – by, under[8][10][20]
in addition – also, besides, too[8]
in all likelihood – probably[46]
in an effort to – to[8]
inasmuch – since[8][20]
in a timely manner – on time, promptly[8]
in between – between[45]
inception – start[8]
in connection with – with, about[20]
incumbent upon – must[8]
indicate – say, state, or show[8][45][15]
indication – sign[8]
individual – person[47][15]
in excess of – more than[10]
in favor of – for[20]
initial – first[8]
initiate – start[8]
in lieu of – instead[8]
in light of the fact that – because[16][22][23]
in many cases – often[23]
in order that – for, so[8]
in order to – to[8][47][22][20]
inquire – person[15]
in regard(s) to – about, concerning, on[8][15]
in relation to – about, with, to[8][20]
in some instances – sometimes[23]
inside of – inside[48]
institute legal proceedings against, bring action against – sue[14]
inter alia – (omit)[8]or use "among others"[48]
interface – meet, work with[8][48]
in terms of –(omit)[48][23]
interpose no objection – don't object[8]
in the amount of – for[8]
in the case of – when[23]
in the event of – if[8][22][10][23]
in the majority of instances – usually[18]
in the nature of – like[23]
in the near future – shortly, soon[8]
in the process of – (omit)[8]
in view of – since[8]
in view of the above – so[8]
irregardless – regardless[15][49]
is applicable to – applies to[8]
is authorized to – may[8]
is in consonance with – agrees with, follows[8]
is responsible for – (omit) handles[8]
it appears – seems[8]
it is – (omit)[8]
it is essential – must, need to[8]
it is requested – please, we request, I request[8]
it is important to add that, in this regard it is of significance that, it may be recalled that, it is interesting to point out that – (omit)[27]
LEdit
liaison – discussion[8]
-ly (doubtless, fast, ill, much, seldom, thus) – (omit)[50]
last will and testament – will[51]
MEdit
magnitude – size[8]
maintain – keep, support[8]
majority – most (except for voting)[52]
make a mockery of – (omit)[52]
make an attempt, make an effort – try[52]
make reference to – refer[53]
maximum – greatest, largest, most[8]
mental attitude – attitude[54]
merge together – merge[55]
methodology – method[8]
minimize – decrease[8]
minimum – least, smallest[8]
modify – change[8]
monitor – check, watch[8]
month + of + year – March 2013[56]
moreover – what's more[57]
multiple – many[58]
NEdit
nature, of a – (omit)[59]
necessitate – cause, need[8]
nevertheless – still, besides, even so[57]
notify – let know, tell[8]
not able – unable[2]
not accept – reject[2]
not certain – uncertain[2]
not unlike – similar, alike[2]
not many – few[2]
not often – seldom, rarely[2]
not the same – different[2]
not...unless, not...except – only if[2]
not...until – only when[2]
not later than 10 May – by 10 May, before 11 May[8]
notwithstanding – in spite of, still[8]
now comes – (omit)[60]
null and void – use either "null" or "void"[61][62][63]
numerous – many[8][61][46]
OEdit
objective – aim, goal[8]
obligate – bind, compel[8]
observe – see on a _________basis (omit)[8]
obtain – get[64]
off of – off[65]
on request – if you ask[10]
on a daily basis - daily
on a X basis - Xly (where X is an adjective)
on the basis of – by, from[23]
on the contrary – but, so[57]
on the grounds that – (omit)[56]
on the other hand – (omit);[56] but, so[57]
on the part of – by[66][56]
operate – run, use, work[8]
optimum – best, greatest, most[8]
option – choice, way[8]
orientate – orient[66][67]
...out (calculate, cancel, distribute, segregate, separate) – omit[68]
outside of – outside[66]
overall (unless it means the garment) – (omit)[69]
oversight [v] – oversee[70]
owing to the fact that – because, since[22][23]
PEdit
parameters – limits[8][71]
participate – take part[8]
particulars – details[10]
pass away – die[15]
per annum – a year[10]
perchance – perhaps[72]
perform – do[8]
permit – let[8]
pertaining to – about, of, on[8]
perspire – sweat[15]
peruse – read[15]
PIN number – PIN[73]
place – put[15]
portion – part[8]
possess – have, own[8]
point in time, particular point in time – time, point, now, moment[74]
potentiality – potential[75]
practicable – practical[8]
preclude – prevent[8]
preowned – used[76]
preliminary to, previous to, previously, prior to – before[8][77][15][22][23]
preparatory to – to prepare for[77][10]
prioritize – rank;[8] set or make priorities[78]
proceed – do, go ahead, try[8][15]
procure – (omit)[8]
proficiency – skill[8]
promulgate – issue, publish[8]
provide – give, offer, say[8]
provided that – if[8][79][80]
provide guidance for – guide[8]
purchase – buy[8][15][81]
pursuant to – by, following, per, under;[8] in response to, in carrying out, as required by[82][16]
QEdit
question as to whether, question of whether – question whether[82]
quite puzzling – baffling[42]
REdit
reason ... is because – because[83]
refer back – refer[84]
reflect – say, show[8]
regard as being – regard as[84]
regarding – about, of, on[8][81]
relative to – about, on[8]
relocate – move[8]
remain – stay[8]
remainder – rest[8]
remuneration – pay, payment[8]
render – give, make[8]
represents – is[8]
request – ask[8]
require – must, need[8]
requirement – need,[8] rule[85]
reside, residence – live, house[8][15]
respectively – (omit)[86]
retain – keep[8]
retire – go to bed[15]
SEdit
said, some, such, same – the, this, that[8][87][16][5][88]
selection – choice[8]
set forth in – in[8]
shall – must[89][90][91]
should you wish – if you want[81]
similar to – like[8]
solicit – ask for, request[8]
state-of-the-art – latest[8]
strategize – plan[15]
subject – the, this, your[8]
submit – give, send[8]
subsequent, subsequently, subsequent to –later, next, after, then[8][92][15][22][23]
substantial – large, much[8]
successfully complete – complete, pass[8]
sufficient – enough[8][15]
TEdit
take action to – (omit)[8]
terminate – end, stop[8][35][81][5]
than was formerly the case – now[23]
the month of – (omit)[8]
there are – (omit)[8]
therefore – thus, so[8][57]
therein – there[8]
there is – (omit)[8]
the undersigned – I[8]
the use of – (omit)[8]
this activity, command – us, we[8]
timely – prompt[8]
time period – (either one)[8]
to be violative of – violate[93]
took advantage of – preyed[42]
to wit – (omit)[94]
transpire – happen[15]
transmit – send[8][14]
type – (omit)[8]
UEdit
under the provisions of – under[8]
until such time as – until[8][18]
utilize, utilization – use[8][35][14][5]
VEdit
validate – confirm[8]
variation – change[95]
various different – "various" or "different"[96]
very – (omit)[97]
very angry – enraged[42]
viable – practical, workable[8]
WEdit
warrant – call for, permit[8]
we are in receipt of – we've received[16][10]
whereas – because, since[8]
whether or not – whether[98]
whosoever, whomsoever – whoever, whomever[99]
with a view to – by, from[23]
with reference to, with regard to – about[8][23]
with respect to – on, about[23]
with the exception of – except for[8]
with the minimum of delay – quickly (or say when)[98]
witnessed – saw[8]
YEdit
you are requested – please[100]
your attention is drawn – please see, please note[100]
your office – you[8]
/ (slash) – and, or[8]
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Top 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
See alsoEdit
Plain English
Plain language
Gobbledygook
Jargon
Jargon (buzzword)
Jargon (corporate)
Jargon (psychobabble)
Jargon (technical)
Jargon (technobabble)
Nominalization
Legalese
Linguistic prescription
Pleonasm
Redundancy (linguistics)
Verbosity
NotesEdit
Schiess 2003-2004, p. 71-75
SEC 1998, p. 27
Garner 2001
Garner 2002, p. 100-01: "cumbersome phrases; lawyerisms"
Wydick 1978, p. 739: "lawyerism"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 3
Garner 2009a, p. 371: "formal word"
Simple word suggestions.
Schiess, p. 1: "heavy connector"
Plain English Campaign, p. 10: "word to avoid"
Garner 2002, p. 102
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 4
Garner 2009a, p. 611: "unnecessary"
Garner 2009a, p. 587: "officialese"
Garner 2009b, p. 91: "genteelism"
Garner 2009b, p. 96: "commercialese"
Garner 2002, p. 104: "legaldegook"
Wydick 1978, p. 733: "verbose"
Garner 2002, p. 104-05
Wydick 1978, p. 731: "compound preposition"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 5
SEC 1998, p. 25: "superfluous"
Wydick 1978, p. 732: "verbose"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 6
Garner 2002, p. 106
Garner 2009a, p. 155: "class distinction"
Wydick 1978, p. 755: "throat-clearing"
Garner 2002, p. 107
Garner 2002, p. 108
Garner 2009a, p. 284: "redundant"
Garner 2002, p. 112
Garner 2009a, p. 287: "redundant"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 11
Garner 2009a, p. 300: "redundant"
SEC 1998, p. 31: "simpler synonym"
Garner 2002, p. 113: "deadwood"
Garner 2009a, p. 313: "redundant"
Garner 2002, p. 115"a favorite word of jargonmongers"
Garner 2009a, p. 355: "cliché"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 12
Kimble 1998-2000, p. 113: "wordy"
Wydick 1978, p. 754: "adjective-adverb mania"
Schiess, p. 1-2: "heavy connector"
Garner 2002, p. 118: "voguish phrase"
Garner 2002, p. 119: "vogue word"
Wydick 1978, p. 737: "verbose"
Garner 2002, p. 120
Garner 2002, p. 121
Garner 2009a, p. 570: "nonword"
Garner 2009a, p. 24: "nonword double adverbs"
Lebovitz 2008, p. 59: "redundant"
Garner 2009a, p. 522
Garner 2002, p. 125
Garner 2009a, p. 532-33: "redundant"
Garner 2009a, p. 533: "redundant"
Garner 2009a, p. 594: "superfluous"
Schiess, p. 2: "heavy connector"
Saffire 1997: "pompous, snooty"
Garner 2002, p. 128
Kimble 2002, p. 45: "legal jargon"
Garner 2002, p. 129
Butt 2006, p. 29: "jargon"
Kimble 1998-2000, p. 114: "redundant doublet"
Garner 2009b, p. 94: "officialese"
Garner 2002, p. 130
Garner 2002, p. 131
Garner 2009a, p. 598: "redundant"
Garner 2009a, p. 600: "superfluous"
Garner 2009a, p. 601: "vogue word"
Garner 2009a, p. 602: "jargon"
Garner 2002, p. 132: "jargonistic vogue word"
Garner 2009a, p. 618: "archaic"
Garner 2009a, p. 630: "redundant"
Garner 2009a, p. 640: "clumsy phrase"
Garner 2009a, p. 648: "jargon"
Garner 2009a, p. 653: "euphemism"
Garner 2002, p. 133
Garner 2002, p. 134
Garner 2002, p. 135
Schiess 2003-2004, p. 57-58: "wordy"
Plain English Campaign, p. 11: "word to avoid"
Garner 2002, p. 136: "legalese"
Garner 2002, p. 136-37: "verbose"
Garner 2002, p. 137: "redundan[t]"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 26
SEC 1998, p. 35
Garner 2002, p. 139: "legaldegook"
Schiess 2003-2004, p. 56: "vague word"
Butt 2008, p. 29: "jargon"
Kimble 1992
Schiess 2003-2004, p. 74
Garner 2002, p. 141
Garner 2009a, p. 845: "verbose"
Lebovitz 2001, p. 56: "legalese"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 30
Garner 2009a, p. 838: "redundant"
Garner 2009a, p. 842: "weasel word"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 31
Garner 2002, p. 147: "legalese"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 32
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Plain English (sometimes referred to more broadly as plain language) is a generic term for communication in English that emphasizes clarity, brevity, and the avoidance of technical language—particularly in relation to official government or business communication. It uses simple, familiar words instead of lengthy, formal words,[1] avoids jargon, prefers positive words to negative words,[2] and prefers strong verbs to be verbs.[3]
This is a list of plain English words and phrases and the more lengthy, formal words for which they are recommended as replacements in writing guides. The problem word is listed first; the plain English alternative follows.
Contents :
Top 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
AEdit
above-mentioned, above-listed, before-mentioned, aforementioned – (Omit)[4][5]
abundance – Enough, plenty, (or specific amount)[6]
accede to – Allow, agree to[6]
accelerate – Speed up[6]
accentuate – Stress[6]
accommodation – Room[7]
accompany – Go with,[8] with[6]
accomplish – Do[8]
accorded – Given[8]
accordingly – Thus, so[8][9]
accrue – Add, gain[8]
accurate – Right[8]
acquiesce – Agree[6]
acquire – Get[6]
additional – Extra[8][10][9]
address – Discuss[8]
addressees – You[8]
adjacent to – Next to[8]
adjustment – Change, alteration[6]
admissible – Allowed, accepted[6]
advantageous – Helpful[8]
adversely impact on – Hurt, set back[8]
advise – Tell[8][10]
afford an opportunity – Allow, let[8]
aggregate – Total[6]
aircraft – airplane[8] ("Plane" can also mean "flat surface" and a woodworking tool; the word "airplane" avoids this confusion. The word "aircraft" can be used if you need to specifically include balloons, blimps, gliders, etc.; it's the simplest word for the whole category of aerial vehicles.)
alleviate – Ease, reduce[6]
allocate – Divide[8]
all of – All[11]
along the lines of – Like, as in[12]
alternatively – Or[12]
ameliorate – Improve, help[12]
an absence of – No, none[6]
and particularly – Particularly[13]
and/or – Use either "and" or "or."[8][11]
anticipate – Expect[8]
a number of – Some[8]
applicant – You[10]
application – Use[12]
apparent – Clear, plain[8]
apprehend – Arrest[14]
appreciable – Many[8]
appropriate – Proper, right[8]
approximate – About[8][15]
arrive onboard – Arrive[8]
as a means of – To[8]
ascertain – Find out, learn[8]
as per our telephone conversation of this date – As we discussed this afternoon[16][17]
as prescribed by – In, under[8]
as far as ... is concerned – (Omit)[17][18]
as to– Of, on, with, for, to, by, in, into[17]
as yet, as of yet – Yet[19]
assist, assistance – Help[8][15]
at its discretion – Can, may[12]
attain – Meet[8]
attempt – Try[8]
at the present time, at this time, at this point in time, at the moment – Now[8][15][20][12]
attributable to – Because[12]
at your earliest convenience – As soon as you can[16]
authorize – Allow, let[21]
BEdit
basis, on a – (omit)[17]
be advised – (omit)[8]
because of the fact that – because, since[22][23]
beg – ask[16]
belated – late[24]
beneficial – helpful, useful[24]
bestow – give, award[24]
by means of – by, with[8][20]
by reason of – because[20]
by virtue of – by, under[20]
beverage – drink[15]
CEdit
capability – ability[8]
case of, in the – (omit)[25]
caveat – warning[8]
cease – stop[15]
chauffeur – driver[26]
clearly, obviously – (omit)[27]
close proximity – near[8]
combat environment – combat[8]
combined – joint[8]
commence – Begin or start[8][28][10]
completely revoke – revoke[27]
comply with – follow[8][10]
complete – fill in[10]
component part –[8]
comprise – form[8]
conceal – hide[7]
concerning – about, on[8]
consensus, of opinion, consensus, general – consensus[29]
consequently – so[8][10][9]
consolidate – join, merge[8]
constitutes – is, forms, makes up[8]
contains – has[8]
convene – meet[8]
corridor – hall[15]
currently – (omit), now[8]
DEdit
deem – believe, think[8]
delete – cut, drop[8]
demonstrate – prove, show[8]
depart – leave, go[8][15]
designate – choose, name[8]
desire – want, wish[8]
despite the fact that – although[22][23]
determine – decide, figure, find[8]
disclose – show[8]
discontinue – drop, stop[8]
disseminate – give, issue, pass, send[8]
does not have – lacks[2]
does not include – excludes, omits[2]
due to the fact that – because, since[8][23]
duly (authorized, signed) – (omit)[30]
during the period, during the time that – during, while[8][18]
EEdit
each and every – (omit)[31]
early beginnings) – beginnings, early days[32]
each...apiece) – each[32]
economical – cheap[33]
effect modifications – make changes[8]
elect – chose, pick[8]
eliminate – cut, drop, end[8]
else but, else than) – but[34]
elucidate – explain[35][5]
emphasize – stress[33]
employ – use[8]
enclosed please find – I have enclosed[36][16]
encounter – meet[8]
endeavor – try[8][15]
end (result, product) – omit[37]
enquiry – question[33]
ensure – make sure[8][10]
entitlement – right[33]
enumerate – count[8]
equally as – equally[37]
equipments – equipment[8]
equitable – fair[8]
equivalent – equal[33]
establish – set up, prove, show[8]
evaluate – test, check[33]
evidenced – showed[8]
evident – (omit), clear[8]
evince – show, prove[33]
excluding – except[33]
exclusively – only[33]
exhibit – show[8]
expedite – hurry[8][5]
expeditious – fast, quick[8]
expend – spend[8]
expertise – ability[8]
expiration – end[8]
FEdit
facilitate – ease, help[8]
feasible – workable[8]
females – women[8]
finalize – complete, finish[8][38]
first(ly), second(ly), third(ly) – first, second, third[38]
first and foremost – first[39]
following – after[40]
for a period of – for[8][18]
for example,______etc. – for example, such as[8]
forfeit – lose, give up[8]
formulate – plan[40]
for the purpose of, – to[20]
for the reason that, – to[20]
forward – send[8][10]
frequently – often[8]
function – act, role, work[8]
furnish – give, send[8]
HEdit
has a duty to – must[41]
has a requirement for – needs[8]
herein, heretofore, herewith, thereof, wherefore, wherein –(omit)[8][38]
honest truth – truth[42]
however – but, yet[8][43]
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IEdit
identical – same[8]
identify –find, name[8]
identify with –agree, understand[44]
if and when – use either word; not both[44]
immediately – at once[8]
impacted – affected,changed[8]
implement – carry out, start[45]
in accordance with – by, under[8][10][20]
in addition – also, besides, too[8]
in all likelihood – probably[46]
in an effort to – to[8]
inasmuch – since[8][20]
in a timely manner – on time, promptly[8]
in between – between[45]
inception – start[8]
in connection with – with, about[20]
incumbent upon – must[8]
indicate – say, state, or show[8][45][15]
indication – sign[8]
individual – person[47][15]
in excess of – more than[10]
in favor of – for[20]
initial – first[8]
initiate – start[8]
in lieu of – instead[8]
in light of the fact that – because[16][22][23]
in many cases – often[23]
in order that – for, so[8]
in order to – to[8][47][22][20]
inquire – person[15]
in regard(s) to – about, concerning, on[8][15]
in relation to – about, with, to[8][20]
in some instances – sometimes[23]
inside of – inside[48]
institute legal proceedings against, bring action against – sue[14]
inter alia – (omit)[8]or use "among others"[48]
interface – meet, work with[8][48]
in terms of –(omit)[48][23]
interpose no objection – don't object[8]
in the amount of – for[8]
in the case of – when[23]
in the event of – if[8][22][10][23]
in the majority of instances – usually[18]
in the nature of – like[23]
in the near future – shortly, soon[8]
in the process of – (omit)[8]
in view of – since[8]
in view of the above – so[8]
irregardless – regardless[15][49]
is applicable to – applies to[8]
is authorized to – may[8]
is in consonance with – agrees with, follows[8]
is responsible for – (omit) handles[8]
it appears – seems[8]
it is – (omit)[8]
it is essential – must, need to[8]
it is requested – please, we request, I request[8]
it is important to add that, in this regard it is of significance that, it may be recalled that, it is interesting to point out that – (omit)[27]
LEdit
liaison – discussion[8]
-ly (doubtless, fast, ill, much, seldom, thus) – (omit)[50]
last will and testament – will[51]
MEdit
magnitude – size[8]
maintain – keep, support[8]
majority – most (except for voting)[52]
make a mockery of – (omit)[52]
make an attempt, make an effort – try[52]
make reference to – refer[53]
maximum – greatest, largest, most[8]
mental attitude – attitude[54]
merge together – merge[55]
methodology – method[8]
minimize – decrease[8]
minimum – least, smallest[8]
modify – change[8]
monitor – check, watch[8]
month + of + year – March 2013[56]
moreover – what's more[57]
multiple – many[58]
NEdit
nature, of a – (omit)[59]
necessitate – cause, need[8]
nevertheless – still, besides, even so[57]
notify – let know, tell[8]
not able – unable[2]
not accept – reject[2]
not certain – uncertain[2]
not unlike – similar, alike[2]
not many – few[2]
not often – seldom, rarely[2]
not the same – different[2]
not...unless, not...except – only if[2]
not...until – only when[2]
not later than 10 May – by 10 May, before 11 May[8]
notwithstanding – in spite of, still[8]
now comes – (omit)[60]
null and void – use either "null" or "void"[61][62][63]
numerous – many[8][61][46]
OEdit
objective – aim, goal[8]
obligate – bind, compel[8]
observe – see on a _________basis (omit)[8]
obtain – get[64]
off of – off[65]
on request – if you ask[10]
on a daily basis - daily
on a X basis - Xly (where X is an adjective)
on the basis of – by, from[23]
on the contrary – but, so[57]
on the grounds that – (omit)[56]
on the other hand – (omit);[56] but, so[57]
on the part of – by[66][56]
operate – run, use, work[8]
optimum – best, greatest, most[8]
option – choice, way[8]
orientate – orient[66][67]
...out (calculate, cancel, distribute, segregate, separate) – omit[68]
outside of – outside[66]
overall (unless it means the garment) – (omit)[69]
oversight [v] – oversee[70]
owing to the fact that – because, since[22][23]
PEdit
parameters – limits[8][71]
participate – take part[8]
particulars – details[10]
pass away – die[15]
per annum – a year[10]
perchance – perhaps[72]
perform – do[8]
permit – let[8]
pertaining to – about, of, on[8]
perspire – sweat[15]
peruse – read[15]
PIN number – PIN[73]
place – put[15]
portion – part[8]
possess – have, own[8]
point in time, particular point in time – time, point, now, moment[74]
potentiality – potential[75]
practicable – practical[8]
preclude – prevent[8]
preowned – used[76]
preliminary to, previous to, previously, prior to – before[8][77][15][22][23]
preparatory to – to prepare for[77][10]
prioritize – rank;[8] set or make priorities[78]
proceed – do, go ahead, try[8][15]
procure – (omit)[8]
proficiency – skill[8]
promulgate – issue, publish[8]
provide – give, offer, say[8]
provided that – if[8][79][80]
provide guidance for – guide[8]
purchase – buy[8][15][81]
pursuant to – by, following, per, under;[8] in response to, in carrying out, as required by[82][16]
QEdit
question as to whether, question of whether – question whether[82]
quite puzzling – baffling[42]
REdit
reason ... is because – because[83]
refer back – refer[84]
reflect – say, show[8]
regard as being – regard as[84]
regarding – about, of, on[8][81]
relative to – about, on[8]
relocate – move[8]
remain – stay[8]
remainder – rest[8]
remuneration – pay, payment[8]
render – give, make[8]
represents – is[8]
request – ask[8]
require – must, need[8]
requirement – need,[8] rule[85]
reside, residence – live, house[8][15]
respectively – (omit)[86]
retain – keep[8]
retire – go to bed[15]
SEdit
said, some, such, same – the, this, that[8][87][16][5][88]
selection – choice[8]
set forth in – in[8]
shall – must[89][90][91]
should you wish – if you want[81]
similar to – like[8]
solicit – ask for, request[8]
state-of-the-art – latest[8]
strategize – plan[15]
subject – the, this, your[8]
submit – give, send[8]
subsequent, subsequently, subsequent to –later, next, after, then[8][92][15][22][23]
substantial – large, much[8]
successfully complete – complete, pass[8]
sufficient – enough[8][15]
TEdit
take action to – (omit)[8]
terminate – end, stop[8][35][81][5]
than was formerly the case – now[23]
the month of – (omit)[8]
there are – (omit)[8]
therefore – thus, so[8][57]
therein – there[8]
there is – (omit)[8]
the undersigned – I[8]
the use of – (omit)[8]
this activity, command – us, we[8]
timely – prompt[8]
time period – (either one)[8]
to be violative of – violate[93]
took advantage of – preyed[42]
to wit – (omit)[94]
transpire – happen[15]
transmit – send[8][14]
type – (omit)[8]
UEdit
under the provisions of – under[8]
until such time as – until[8][18]
utilize, utilization – use[8][35][14][5]
VEdit
validate – confirm[8]
variation – change[95]
various different – "various" or "different"[96]
very – (omit)[97]
very angry – enraged[42]
viable – practical, workable[8]
WEdit
warrant – call for, permit[8]
we are in receipt of – we've received[16][10]
whereas – because, since[8]
whether or not – whether[98]
whosoever, whomsoever – whoever, whomever[99]
with a view to – by, from[23]
with reference to, with regard to – about[8][23]
with respect to – on, about[23]
with the exception of – except for[8]
with the minimum of delay – quickly (or say when)[98]
witnessed – saw[8]
YEdit
you are requested – please[100]
your attention is drawn – please see, please note[100]
your office – you[8]
/ (slash) – and, or[8]
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See alsoEdit
Plain English
Plain language
Gobbledygook
Jargon
Jargon (buzzword)
Jargon (corporate)
Jargon (psychobabble)
Jargon (technical)
Jargon (technobabble)
Nominalization
Legalese
Linguistic prescription
Pleonasm
Redundancy (linguistics)
Verbosity
NotesEdit
Schiess 2003-2004, p. 71-75
SEC 1998, p. 27
Garner 2001
Garner 2002, p. 100-01: "cumbersome phrases; lawyerisms"
Wydick 1978, p. 739: "lawyerism"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 3
Garner 2009a, p. 371: "formal word"
Simple word suggestions.
Schiess, p. 1: "heavy connector"
Plain English Campaign, p. 10: "word to avoid"
Garner 2002, p. 102
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 4
Garner 2009a, p. 611: "unnecessary"
Garner 2009a, p. 587: "officialese"
Garner 2009b, p. 91: "genteelism"
Garner 2009b, p. 96: "commercialese"
Garner 2002, p. 104: "legaldegook"
Wydick 1978, p. 733: "verbose"
Garner 2002, p. 104-05
Wydick 1978, p. 731: "compound preposition"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 5
SEC 1998, p. 25: "superfluous"
Wydick 1978, p. 732: "verbose"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 6
Garner 2002, p. 106
Garner 2009a, p. 155: "class distinction"
Wydick 1978, p. 755: "throat-clearing"
Garner 2002, p. 107
Garner 2002, p. 108
Garner 2009a, p. 284: "redundant"
Garner 2002, p. 112
Garner 2009a, p. 287: "redundant"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 11
Garner 2009a, p. 300: "redundant"
SEC 1998, p. 31: "simpler synonym"
Garner 2002, p. 113: "deadwood"
Garner 2009a, p. 313: "redundant"
Garner 2002, p. 115"a favorite word of jargonmongers"
Garner 2009a, p. 355: "cliché"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 12
Kimble 1998-2000, p. 113: "wordy"
Wydick 1978, p. 754: "adjective-adverb mania"
Schiess, p. 1-2: "heavy connector"
Garner 2002, p. 118: "voguish phrase"
Garner 2002, p. 119: "vogue word"
Wydick 1978, p. 737: "verbose"
Garner 2002, p. 120
Garner 2002, p. 121
Garner 2009a, p. 570: "nonword"
Garner 2009a, p. 24: "nonword double adverbs"
Lebovitz 2008, p. 59: "redundant"
Garner 2009a, p. 522
Garner 2002, p. 125
Garner 2009a, p. 532-33: "redundant"
Garner 2009a, p. 533: "redundant"
Garner 2009a, p. 594: "superfluous"
Schiess, p. 2: "heavy connector"
Saffire 1997: "pompous, snooty"
Garner 2002, p. 128
Kimble 2002, p. 45: "legal jargon"
Garner 2002, p. 129
Butt 2006, p. 29: "jargon"
Kimble 1998-2000, p. 114: "redundant doublet"
Garner 2009b, p. 94: "officialese"
Garner 2002, p. 130
Garner 2002, p. 131
Garner 2009a, p. 598: "redundant"
Garner 2009a, p. 600: "superfluous"
Garner 2009a, p. 601: "vogue word"
Garner 2009a, p. 602: "jargon"
Garner 2002, p. 132: "jargonistic vogue word"
Garner 2009a, p. 618: "archaic"
Garner 2009a, p. 630: "redundant"
Garner 2009a, p. 640: "clumsy phrase"
Garner 2009a, p. 648: "jargon"
Garner 2009a, p. 653: "euphemism"
Garner 2002, p. 133
Garner 2002, p. 134
Garner 2002, p. 135
Schiess 2003-2004, p. 57-58: "wordy"
Plain English Campaign, p. 11: "word to avoid"
Garner 2002, p. 136: "legalese"
Garner 2002, p. 136-37: "verbose"
Garner 2002, p. 137: "redundan[t]"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 26
SEC 1998, p. 35
Garner 2002, p. 139: "legaldegook"
Schiess 2003-2004, p. 56: "vague word"
Butt 2008, p. 29: "jargon"
Kimble 1992
Schiess 2003-2004, p. 74
Garner 2002, p. 141
Garner 2009a, p. 845: "verbose"
Lebovitz 2001, p. 56: "legalese"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 30
Garner 2009a, p. 838: "redundant"
Garner 2009a, p. 842: "weasel word"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 31
Garner 2002, p. 147: "legalese"
Plain English Campaign 2001, p. 32
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Plain English (sometimes referred to more broadly as plain language) is a generic term for communication in English that emphasizes clarity, brevity, and the avoidance of technical language—particularly in relation to official government or business communication. It uses simple, familiar words instead of lengthy, formal words,[1] avoids jargon, prefers positive words to negative words,[2] and prefers strong verbs to be verbs.[3]
This is a list of plain English words and phrases and the more lengthy, formal words for which they are recommended as replacements in writing guides. The problem word is listed first; the plain English alternative follows.
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Top 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
AEdit
above-mentioned, above-listed, before-mentioned, aforementioned – (Omit)[4][5]
abundance – Enough, plenty, (or specific amount)[6]
accede to – Allow, agree to[6]
accelerate – Speed up[6]
accentuate – Stress[6]
accommodation – Room[7]
accompany – Go with,[8] with[6]
accomplish – Do[8]
accorded – Given[8]
accordingly – Thus, so[8][9]
accrue – Add, gain[8]
accurate – Right[8]
acquiesce – Agree[6]
acquire – Get[6]
additional – Extra[8][10][9]
address – Discuss[8]
addressees – You[8]
adjacent to – Next to[8]
adjustment – Change, alteration[6]
admissible – Allowed, accepted[6]
advantageous – Helpful[8]
adversely impact on – Hurt, set back[8]
advise – Tell[8][10]
afford an opportunity – Allow, let[8]
aggregate – Total[6]
aircraft – airplane[8] ("Plane" can also mean "flat surface" and a woodworking tool; the word "airplane" avoids this confusion. The word "aircraft" can be used if you need to specifically include balloons, blimps, gliders, etc.; it's the simplest word for the whole category of aerial vehicles.)
alleviate – Ease, reduce[6]
allocate – Divide[8]
all of – All[11]
along the lines of – Like, as in[12]
alternatively – Or[12]
ameliorate – Improve, help[12]
an absence of – No, none[6]
and particularly – Particularly[13]
and/or – Use either "and" or "or."[8][11]
anticipate – Expect[8]
a number of – Some[8]
applicant – You[10]
application – Use[12]
apparent – Clear, plain[8]
apprehend – Arrest[14]
appreciable – Many[8]
appropriate – Proper, right[8]
approximate – About[8][15]
arrive onboard – Arrive[8]
as a means of – To[8]
ascertain – Find out, learn[8]
as per our telephone conversation of this date – As we discussed this afternoon[16][17]
as prescribed by – In, under[8]
as far as ... is concerned – (Omit)[17][18]
as to– Of, on, with, for, to, by, in, into[17]
as yet, as of yet – Yet[19]
assist, assistance – Help[8][15]
at its discretion – Can, may[12]
attain – Meet[8]
attempt – Try[8]
at the present time, at this time, at this point in time, at the moment – Now[8][15][20][12]
attributable to – Because[12]
at your earliest convenience – As soon as you can[16]
authorize – Allow, let[21]
BEdit
basis, on a – (omit)[17]
be advised – (omit)[8]
because of the fact that – because, since[22][23]
beg – ask[16]
belated – late[24]
beneficial – helpful, useful[24]
bestow – give, award[24]
by means of – by, with[8][20]
by reason of – because[20]
by virtue of – by, under[20]
beverage – drink[15]
CEdit
capability – ability[8]
case of, in the – (omit)[25]
caveat – warning[8]
cease – stop[15]
chauffeur – driver[26]
clearly, obviously – (omit)[27]
close proximity – near[8]
combat environment – combat[8]
combined – joint[8]
commence – Begin or start[8][28][10]
completely revoke – revoke[27]
comply with – follow[8][10]
complete – fill in[10]
component part –[8]
comprise – form[8]
conceal – hide[7]
concerning – about, on[8]
consensus, of opinion, consensus, general – consensus[29]
consequently – so[8][10][9]
consolidate – join, merge[8]
constitutes – is, forms, makes up[8]
contains – has[8]
convene – meet[8]
corridor – hall[15]
currently – (omit), now[8]
DEdit
deem – believe, think[8]
delete – cut, drop[8]
demonstrate – prove, show[8]
depart – leave, go[8][15]
designate – choose, name[8]
desire – want, wish[8]
despite the fact that – although[22][23]
determine – decide, figure, find[8]
disclose – show[8]
discontinue – drop, stop[8]
disseminate – give, issue, pass, send[8]
does not have – lacks[2]
does not include – excludes, omits[2]
due to the fact that – because, since[8][23]
duly (authorized, signed) – (omit)[30]
during the period, during the time that – during, while[8][18]
EEdit
each and every – (omit)[31]
early beginnings) – beginnings, early days[32]
each...apiece) – each[32]
economical – cheap[33]
effect modifications – make changes[8]
elect – chose, pick[8]
eliminate – cut, drop, end[8]
else but, else than) – but[34]
elucidate – explain[35][5]
emphasize – stress[33]
employ – use[8]
enclosed please find – I have enclosed[36][16]
encounter – meet[8]
endeavor – try[8][15]
end (result, product) – omit[37]
enquiry – question[33]
ensure – make sure[8][10]
entitlement – right[33]
enumerate – count[8]
equally as – equally[37]
equipments – equipment[8]
equitable – fair[8]
equivalent – equal[33]
establish – set up, prove, show[8]
evaluate – test, check[33]
evidenced – showed[8]
evident – (omit), clear[8]
evince – show, prove[33]
excluding – except[33]
exclusively – only[33]
exhibit – show[8]
expedite – hurry[8][5]
expeditious – fast, quick[8]
expend – spend[8]
expertise – ability[8]
expiration – end[8]
FEdit
facilitate – ease, help[8]
feasible – workable[8]
females – women[8]
finalize – complete, finish[8][38]
first(ly), second(ly), third(ly) – first, second, third[38]
first and foremost – first[39]
following – after[40]
for a period of – for[8][18]
for example,______etc. – for example, such as[8]
forfeit – lose, give up[8]
formulate – plan[40]
for the purpose of, – to[20]
for the reason that, – to[20]
forward – send[8][10]
frequently – often[8]
function – act, role, work[8]
furnish – give, send[8]
HEdit
has a duty to – must[41]
has a requirement for – needs[8]
herein, heretofore, herewith, thereof, wherefore, wherein –(omit)[8][38]
honest truth – truth[42]
however – but, yet[8][43]
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IEdit
identical – same[8]
identify –find, name[8]
identify with –agree, understand[44]
if and when – use either word; not both[44]
immediately – at once[8]
impacted – affected,changed[8]
implement – carry out, start[45]
in accordance with – by, under[8][10][20]
in addition – also, besides, too[8]
in all likelihood – probably[46]
in an effort to – to[8]
inasmuch – since[8][20]
in a timely manner – on time, promptly[8]
in between – between[45]
inception – start[8]
in connection with – with, about[20]
incumbent upon – must[8]
indicate – say, state, or show[8][45][15]
indication – sign[8]
individual – person[47][15]
in excess of – more than[10]
in favor of – for[20]
initial – first[8]
initiate – start[8]
in lieu of – instead[8]
in light of the fact that – because[16][22][23]
in many cases – often[23]
in order that – for, so[8]
in order to – to[8][47][22][20]
inquire – person[15]
in regard(s) to – about, concerning, on[8][15]
in relation to – about, with, to[8][20]
in some instances – sometimes[23]
inside of – inside[48]
institute legal proceedings against, bring action against – sue[14]
inter alia – (omit)[8]or use "among others"[48]
interface – meet, work with[8][48]
in terms of –(omit)[48][23]
interpose no objection – don't object[8]
in the amount of – for[8]
in the case of – when[23]
in the event of – if[8][22][10][23]
in the majority of instances – usually[18]
in the nature of – like[23]
in the near future – shortly, soon[8]
in the process of – (omit)[8]
in view of – since[8]
in view of the above – so[8]
irregardless – regardless[15][49]
is applicable to – applies to[8]
is authorized to – may[8]
is in consonance with – agrees with, follows[8]
is responsible for – (omit) handles[8]
it appears – seems[8]
it is – (omit)[8]
it is essential – must, need to[8]
it is requested – please, we request, I request[8]
it is important to add that, in this regard it is of significance that, it may be recalled that, it is interesting to point out that – (omit)[27]
LEdit
liaison – discussion[8]
-ly (doubtless, fast, ill, much, seldom, thus) – (omit)[50]
last will and testament – will[51]
MEdit
magnitude – size[8]
maintain – keep, support[8]
majority – most (except for voting)[52]
make a mockery of – (omit)[52]
make an attempt, make an effort – try[52]
make reference to – refer[53]
maximum – greatest, largest, most[8]
mental attitude – attitude[54]
merge together – merge[55]
methodology – method[8]
minimize – decrease[8]
minimum – least, smallest[8]
modify – change[8]
monitor – check, watch[8]
month + of + year – March 2013[56]
moreover – what's more[57]
multiple – many[58]
NEdit
nature, of a – (omit)[59]
necessitate – cause, need[8]
nevertheless – still, besides, even so[57]
notify – let know, tell[8]
not able – unable[2]
not accept – reject[2]
not certain – uncertain[2]
not unlike – similar, alike[2]
not many – few[2]
not often – seldom, rarely[2]
not the same – different[2]
not...unless, not...except – only if[2]
not...until – only when[2]
not later than 10 May – by 10 May, before 11 May[8]
notwithstanding – in spite of, still[8]
now comes – (omit)[60]
null and void – use either "null" or "void"[61][62][63]
numerous – many[8][61][46]
OEdit
objective – aim, goal[8]
obligate – bind, compel[8]
observe – see on a _________basis (omit)[8]
obtain – get[64]
off of – off[65]
on request – if you ask[10]
on a daily basis - daily
on a X basis - Xly (where X is an adjective)
on the basis of – by, from[23]
on the contrary – but, so[57]
on the grounds that – (omit)[56]
on the other hand – (omit);[56] but, so[57]
on the part of – by[66][56]
operate – run, use, work[8]
optimum – best, greatest, most[8]
option – choice, way[8]
orientate – orient[66][67]
...out (calculate, cancel, distribute, segregate, separate) – omit[68]
outside of – outside[66]
overall (unless it means the garment) – (omit)[69]
oversight [v] – oversee[70]
owing to the fact that – because, since[22][23]
PEdit
parameters – limits[8][71]
participate – take part[8]
particulars – details[10]
pass away – die[15]
per annum – a year[10]
perchance – perhaps[72]
perform – do[8]
permit – let[8]
pertaining to – about, of, on[8]
perspire – sweat[15]
peruse – read[15]
PIN number – PIN[73]
place – put[15]
portion – part[8]
possess – have, own[8]
point in time, particular point in time – time, point, now, moment[74]
potentiality – potential[75]
practicable – practical[8]
preclude – prevent[8]
preowned – used[76]
preliminary to, previous to, previously, prior to – before[8][77][15][22][23]
preparatory to – to prepare for[77][10]
prioritize – rank;[8] set or make priorities[78]
proceed – do, go ahead, try[8][15]
procure – (omit)[8]
proficiency – skill[8]
promulgate – issue, publish[8]
provide – give, offer, say[8]
provided that – if[8][79][80]
provide guidance for – guide[8]
purchase – buy[8][15][81]
pursuant to – by, following, per, under;[8] in response to, in carrying out, as required by[82][16]
QEdit
question as to whether, question of whether – question whether[82]
quite puzzling – baffling[42]
REdit
reason ... is because – because[83]
refer back – refer[84]
reflect – say, show[8]
regard as being – regard as[84]
regarding – about, of, on[8][81]
relative to – about, on[8]
relocate – move[8]
remain – stay[8]
remainder – rest[8]
remuneration – pay, payment[8]
render – give, make[8]
represents – is[8]
request – ask[8]
require – must, need[8]
requirement – need,[8] rule[85]
reside, residence – live, house[8][15]
respectively – (omit)[86]
retain – keep[8]
retire – go to bed[15]
SEdit
said, some, such, same – the, this, that[8][87][16][5][88]
selection – choice[8]
set forth in – in[8]
shall – must[89][90][91]
should you wish