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Fnoord
on April 30, 2023
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Just Simply – Stop saying how simple things are in...
For non-native English speakers -ly is simpler than adverts. But simpler does not necessarily mean better long-term.
umanwizard
on April 30, 2023
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Why is it simpler? Are non-native English speakers less likely to know what an adverb is than English speakers are? I doubt it.
Fnoord
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In their own language they know it but uncommon words in a non-native language might have to be looked up. Its theoretical vs practical.
Hendrikto
on May 1, 2023
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I am a non-native English speaker, fwiw.
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