4 Answers. The phrase “such as” is a
formal
phrase, and as such, you should feel free to use it in formal writing. (The informal equivalent would be “like”: Places like the US have seen an increase in…) You can use “like” in formal writing as well.
How do you say like in a formal way?
- I enjoy it. This verb means to “take delight or pleasure in” something. …
- I love it. …
- I am passionate about it. …
- I am fond of it. …
- I am a fan of it. …
- I am interested in it. …
- I am into it.
Can I use like in formal writing?
In formal writing, like is
used as a preposition
, telling where, when or how the noun in the sentence is doing whatever it may be doing. As is used as a conjunction, joining two clauses.
Would like to formal or informal?
Yes, would
like is OK in both formal and informal English
.
Is like an informal word?
Is like an informal word? In informal contexts, we can
use like as a conjunction instead of as
. Traditional grammar books consider this use of like incorrect: Like any good cook book will tell you, don't let the milk boil.
What are some informal words?
| Informal Formal | get obtain | put up tolerate | deal with handle | seem appear |
|---|
Is such a formal word?
4 Answers. The phrase
“such as” is a formal phrase
, and as such, you should feel free to use it in formal writing. (The informal equivalent would be “like”: Places like the US have seen an increase in…)
Is suchlike formal?
Americans know the word, but it is a bit too formal for everyday conversations. Instead of “what have you”, we would say “
whatnot
” (or more likely, “whatever”).
What is formal alternative?
- academic.
- ceremonial.
- explicit.
- legal.
- precise.
- proper.
- solemn.
- strict.
What can I say besides for example?
- “For instance …” “For example” and “for instance” can be used interchangeably. …
- “To give you an idea …” Use this phrase to introduce a use case or example. …
- “As proof …” …
- “Suppose that …” …
- “To illustrate …” …
- “Imagine …” …
- “Pretend that …” …
- “To show you what I mean …”
How do you politely say you hate something?
- I dislike it. The most similar way of saying “I don't like it”. …
- I'm not into it. This sentence is more casual. …
- I'm not fond of it. …
- I'm not crazy about it. …
- I don't appreciate that. …
- It doesn't tickle my fancy. …
- I'm disinterested in that. …
- That's not for me.
What can I say instead of I really like?
| adore adulate | revel in savor US | rejoice in luxuriate in | get a thrill out of savour UK | really enjoy like |
|---|
What can I say instead of enjoy?
- adore,
- delight (in),
- dig,
- fancy,
- get off (on),
- groove (on),
- like,
- love,
Is would like informal?
Even in the most formal of situations it is fine to use want or wanted. The other forms sound more formal, but it's not important to use them, and you can use “Would like” and “
would have liked
” in informal situations as well.
Is wanted formal know?
3 Answers. Actually,
I want to know is perfectly valid
. If it's politeness you're trying to achieve, you could say I would like to know. This transforms what might have been interpreted as a demand into a request.
Do I want formal?
‘Want'
is the formal way of saying you want to do something. ‘Wanna' is American slang for ‘want to'. If you're writing a formal letter it's best to use ‘want' but if you're writing to your friend, you can use ‘wanna'.
