Does anyone agree with me that the most overused word in the English language is "Basically"?
Think about how often it is used and then see if omitting the word changes the meaning of the sentence. You'll be suprized once you start paying attention to it.
Example. Basically, there going to operate on my knee.
In reality that is all they are going to do, so why say Basically.
Does this make sense and do you agree?
2007-11-04 06:55:35 · 6 answers · asked by Nvr2soon 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Yeah,but also there are many other adverbs that could be gotten rid of too.How about simply,essentially, or any of the other sentence starting adverbs that are redundant in the English language.We have probably the most loquacious, verbose, garrulous, talkative language on earth...
2007-11-04 20:53:53 · answer #1 · answered by lmott2805@yahoo.com 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it' annoying, i don't know about it being the most over used, there are others too. like when people say right all the time.
2007-11-04 15:04:48 · answer #2 · answered by Kerry 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually means nothing too. If someone says "Are you actually going?" why not just say "Are you going?"
2007-11-04 15:19:34 · answer #3 · answered by quatt47 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, I think you are right.
2007-11-04 15:08:44 · answer #4 · answered by Rio de 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there is also, "To be honest with you," too
2007-11-04 15:07:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
'Yer know' is also irritating.
2007-11-04 15:14:52 · answer #6 · answered by Gladys 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋