An antonym for “benefit” is “detriment.”
When “benefit” is a noun, some other antonyms are “disadvantage,” “drawback,” and “impediment.”
When “benefit” is a verb, some other antonyms are “damage,” “hinder,” and “harm.”
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A desired outcome refers to a result or end goal that is sought after and obtained through specific actions, efforts, or decisions.
For instance, persistent studying may help you achieve the desired outcome (or result, which is a synonym of outcome) of getting good grades.
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“Result” is one of the many synonyms for outcome, and “positive” can be used in place of “good.” Therefore, positive result can be viewed as a synonym for good outcome (e.g., “The positive result of her hard work was evident”).
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“Result” is a synonym of outcome. Therefore, another way to say outcome-based is result-based (e.g., “They implemented result-based strategies”).
Keep in mind that compound words are often spelled with a hyphen when used as an adjective (e.g., follow-up appointment).
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The correct spelling is achieve, not acheive (e.g., “He achieved great success”).
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Another way to say “achieve goals” is “accomplish goals” (e.g., “I want to accomplish goals”).
Keep in mind that “accomplish” is just one of many synonyms for achieve. Another word for “achieve” is “fulfill” (e.g., “I want to fulfill many goals”).
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Another way to say “achieve success” is “reach success” (e.g., “I hope to reach success in this company”).
“Accomplish,” “attain,” and “fulfill” are other achieve synonyms that can be used, depending on the context of the sentence.
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Occasionally is considered a more formal synonym of sometimes (e.g., “I occasionally send motivating emails to my employees”).
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Use “sometime” as an adverb that means “at some point in time” (e.g., “I’ll get to that sometime”).
Use “sometimes” as an adverb that means “occasionally” or “from time to time” (e.g., “Sometimes I watch TV, but I usually prefer reading”).
Keep in mind that “sometime” (with no “s”) can also be used as an adjective meaning “former,” but this usage is less common (e.g., “He was a sometime actor before becoming a producer”.
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Yes, “although” is an adversative transition word. It shows conflict or contrast between two ideas. For example: “Although I wasn’t hungry, I ate some more.”
Some other adversative transition words are “however,” “but,” “while,” and “whereas.”
These transition words and other synonyms of although don’t all function the same way, so use the QuillBot Grammar Checker to make sure you’re using them correctly.
Although is the correct spelling for the subordinating conjunction that means “even though” or “in spite of the fact that.” All though is incorrect.
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Yes, you can start a sentence with “although,” but there are some grammar rules you have to be aware of.
“Although” is a subordinating conjunction, which starts a dependent clause. Any dependent clause relies on an independent clause for meaning.
When you start a sentence with “although,” make sure to follow it with a dependent clause, a comma, and an independent clause (e.g., “Although I was tired, I kept studying”).
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Synonyms for prevent include:
On a related note, you can use the adjectives preventive or preventative interchangeably to mean “intended to prevent,” although many style guides recommend using “preventive” because it is more concise and used more frequently, especially in formal writing.
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Synonyms for “not good” include:
Another way to find synonyms of “very good” is to find a synonym of good that best matches your intended meaning, and then add “not” in front of it.
For example, instead of “not good” (e.g., “This restaurant is not good”), you could use “not of high quality” (e.g., “This restaurant is not of high quality”).
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Synonyms for “very good” include:
Another way to find synonyms of “very good” is to choose a synonym of good that best matches your intended meaning, and then add an adverb of degree (e.g., “very”) in front of it.
For example, another synonym of “very good” where “good” means “morally virtuous” (e.g., “He’s a very good citizen”) could be “very upstanding” (e.g., “He’s a very upstanding citizen”).
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“Sounds good” is a colloquial way to say you approve of a plan or suggestion.
Some synonyms for “sounds good” are:
“Sounds good” could also mean that something “makes a pleasant noise” (e.g., “The singer sounds good today”).
The adjective good is widely used in English and therefore has various meanings. Understanding these meanings and knowing some synonyms of good can help you communicate more clearly.
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“Good job” is used to express that you think someone is doing something well. It’s used in diverse contexts.
Some synonyms for “good job” are:
“Good” means “pleasant, satisfactory, or valid” in this expression. But the adjective good has other meanings, too.
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“Good luck” is used to express that you wish someone success. Some synonyms for “good luck” are:
The adjective “good” is used in “good luck” to show that you want the person’s fortune to be positive. “Good” in general means “having positive qualities,” but it also has many more nuanced meanings.
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Synonyms for the adjective stationary include:
If you’re unsure whether to spell it stationary or stationery, note that “stationery” means “writing supplies.”
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Synonyms for the noun stationery include
If you’re not sure whether to spell it stationery or stationary, bear in mind that “stationary” is an adjective meaning “not moving.”
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Synonyms for “easy to understand” include:
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Some synonyms for “easy going” are:
Basically, if someone is “easy going,” they’re easy to get along with.
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Some synonyms for “easy to use” are:
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Some synonyms for “easy to work with” are:
Synonyms for “easy to work with” sometimes overlap with synonyms for easy. Use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find the best synonym for your intended meaning.
The verb “consider” means “to think about carefully” or “to regard as.”
Some antonyms for “consider” meaning “to think about carefully” are:
Some antonyms for “consider” meaning “to regard as” are:
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“All things considered” means “when all the good and bad parts are thought of.” This expression comes from the verb consider.
Synonyms for “all things considered” include:
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“Take into consideration” is a phrasal verb that means “to think about carefully.” It comes from the verb consider, which means the same thing.
Some synonyms for “take into consideration” are:
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Synonyms for “negatively affect” include:
Using a synonym for affect with a negative adverb is another option for forming synonyms of “negatively affect.”
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“Affect” can mean “to impact” or “to pretend.”
Antonyms for “affect” meaning “to impact” include:
Many antonyms of “affect” are not direct substitutes and require some sentence rewriting.
Antonyms for “affect” meaning “to pretend” include:
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The synonyms for “most definitely” are similar to the synonyms for definitely. They include:
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Some synonyms in slang for the adverb “definitely” include:
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Some antonyms of the adverb “definitely” are:
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Synonyms for okay include “fine,” “acceptable/acceptably,” and “all right” when it is used as an adjective or adverb.
When used as a different part of speech, synonyms for okay include “yes,” “sure,” and “right” (interjection); “approval,” “consent,” and “authorization” (noun); and “approve,” “authorize,” and “sanction” (verb).
OK or okay are both acceptable ways of spelling this word.
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Synonyms for “side effect” include:
Synonyms for “side effect” overlap with synonyms for effect. QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you use synonyms to best express your intended meaning.
Some synonyms for “domino effect” are:
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Synonyms for “negative effect” include:
To form more synonyms for “negative effect,” you can choose a synonym of effect and modify it with a negative adjective.
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Some synonyms for “ripple effect” are:
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“Cause and effect” can refer to “the process where cause leads to effect” or “a series of effects, each one caused by the last.”
Some synonyms for “cause and effect” meaning the process are:
Some synonyms for “cause and effect” meaning the series are:
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Antonyms for the verb “imagine” include:
In some cases, you can use these antonyms for “imagine” without making other changes to your sentence. In other cases, you’ll have to rewrite the sentence slightly.
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Synonyms for the verb phrase “I can only imagine” include:
You can create more synonyms for “I can only imagine” by finding and modifying synonyms for imagine, and QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you do this.
Some synonyms for the verb phrase “I can’t imagine” are:
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Synonyms for “as you can imagine” include:
You can get more synonyms for “as you can imagine” by choosing a synonym for imagine and adding “as you can” before it.
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Some synonyms for the adjective phrase “easy to get along with” are:
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Some synonyms for the prepositional phrase “along with that” are:
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Synonyms for the prepositional phrase “along with this” include:
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Some synonyms for the adverbial phrase “not yet” are:
You can also choose a synonym for yet and use it in the sentence to show that something still has not happened.
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Synonyms for the adverbial phrase “yet again” include:
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Some synonyms for the adverbial phrase “better yet” are:
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Synonyms for “harsh reality” include:
To find more synonyms for “harsh reality,” choose a synonym for harsh and use it to describe “reality.”
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Synonyms for “less harsh” include:
Another way to find synonyms for “less harsh” is to use “less” to modify a synonym for harsh.
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Some synonyms for “harsh criticism” are:
For example, a politician may face “opprobrium” for controversial remarks.
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The adjective “harsh” can mean “severe” or “unpleasant to the senses.” Both meanings carry negative connotations.
Even though only a few students were misbehaving, the teacher issued a harsh punishment to the whole class.
The sound of metal scraping metal is harsh on the ears.
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“Harsh” can mean “severe” or “unpleasant to the senses.”
Some antonyms for “harsh” meaning “severe” are:
Antonyms for “harsh” meaning “unpleasant to the senses” include:
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Synonyms for the adjective premier include:
Synonyms for the noun premier include:
On a related note, it matters if you spell it premier or premiere; “premiere” (with an “e”) refers to a first performance.
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Synonyms for the noun premiere include:
Synonyms for premiere when used as a verb include:
On a related note, you can’t spell this word premiere or premier because they have different meanings; a “premier” (no “e”) is a government leader.
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Some synonyms for the phrase “constantly changing” are:
To form more synonyms of “constantly changing,” you could also take a synonym for constantly and use that adverb to describe the present participle “changing.”
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Some synonyms for the phrase “constantly on guard” are:
You could also choose a synonym for constantly and use it as an adverb describing the adjective “on guard.”
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Synonyms for the phrase “constantly evolving” include:
Another way to form synonyms for “constantly evolving” is to choose a synonym of constantly and use that adverb to modify the present participle “evolving.”
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“Constantly” is an adverb that means “repeatedly or without interruption.”
Stir the batter constantly for three minutes.
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Synonyms and near synonyms for the adjective historic include:
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Synonyms and near synonyms for the adjective historical include:
On a related note, historic and historical have different meanings, so be careful not to mix them up.
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Objective works as an adjective meaning “impartial” or “empirical” and as a noun meaning “goal.”
Some antonyms for “objective” are:
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An “objective summary” is a summary of the information provided by a text without the addition of any opinions or reflections from the writer.
Some synonyms for “objective summary” are:
For more synonyms of “objective summary,” choose a synonym of objective meaning “impartial” and use that adjective to describe the noun “summary.”
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A “tragic hero” is the protagonist of a story who, despite admirable qualities, meets a tragic fate.
Some synonyms for “tragic hero” are:
You could also take a synonym for hero that matches your intended meaning and add an adjective to show that the hero is destined for tragedy or is a victim to dramatic irony.
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An “antihero” is a protagonist who lacks the qualities of a traditional hero.
Some synonyms for “antihero” are:
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Some opposites of “hero” are:
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Synonyms and near synonyms for the adjective patient include:
Near synonyms for the noun patient include:
On a related note, if you’re not sure if the right word is patient or patience, the adjective “patient” combines with “be” (e.g., “He was very patient and understanding”) and the noun “patience” with “have” (e.g., “I don’t have the patience to be a teacher”).
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Some synonyms for “subjectivity” are:
To form more synonyms for “subjectivity,” you could also choose a synonym for subjective and transform that adjective into a noun.
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Some antonyms for “subjective” are:
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“Subjectiveness” is a noun that means “the state of being subjective,” or focusing on individual opinions and feelings instead of empirical, impartial facts.
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The superlative adverb “most certainly” means “most definitely” or “without a doubt or question.”
It conveys that something is undoubtedly true or will definitely happen.
For example, if someone asks you if you’ll be attending an event you wouldn’t miss for the world, you could reply, “Most certainly!”
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Some synonyms for the noun “certainty” include:
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Some synonyms for the adjective phrase “very beautiful” are;
Another way to form synonyms for “very beautiful” would be to choose a synonym for beautiful and add an adverb of degree (e.g., “very” or “extremely”) in front of that adjective.
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The adjective “beautiful” is spelled “b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l.” This is the only correct spelling of this word.
Remember that “beautiful” comes from the noun “beauty.” Change the “y” to “i,” add “ful,” and you’ve got “beautiful.”
If you can’t remember how to spell this word, try using a synonym for beautiful that is easier to spell (e.g., “gorgeous”).
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Some synonyms for the noun phrase “beautiful girl” are:
To make more synonyms for “beautiful girl,” you could choose a synonym for beautiful and place that adjective in front of “girl.”
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Some antonyms for the adjective “beautiful” are:
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Synonyms for “bad behavior” include:
You could also take a synonym for bad and use that adjective to modify the noun “behavior” (e.g., “vile behavior”).
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Some synonyms for “bad situation” are:
You can also choose an adjective that’s a synonym for bad and use it to modify the noun “situation” (e.g., “awful situation”).
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Synonyms for “bad person” include:
Alternatively, choose a synonym for bad and use that adjective to modify the noun “person.”
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Synonyms for “bad luck” include:
You can make more synonyms for “bad luck” by choosing an adjective that’s a synonym for bad and using it to describe the noun “luck.”
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Synonyms for “bad thing” include:
The synonym you should use depends on what you mean by “thing.”
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We use the phrase might as well to express that we should do something because we cannot think of a good reason not to do it (e.g., “Okay, everyone is already here, so we might as well begin”).
It can be used to emphasize that we don’t really want to do it, but it is probably the best option given the circumstances (e.g., “You’ve opened the package now, so we might as well eat it”).
We can also use this phrase to express disappointment by speculating that taking an alternative course of action in the past would have achieved the same or a better result (e.g., “We might (just) as well have watched it on TV; we were so far away from the action that we had to look at the big screens all the time anyway”).
You can use might or may interchangeably in this phrase when talking about present or future possibilities, but “might” is typically preferred when it is used to refer to the past (i.e., “might as well have”).
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Synonyms for the modal verb may when used to talk about future possibilities include:
Synonyms for may when used to give or refuse permission include:
Synonyms for may when used to ask for permission/make a request include:
On a related note, you can use might or may interchangeably in most contexts but not all.
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Synonyms for the modal verb might when used to talk about future possibilities include:
Synonyms for might when used to speculate about the past include:
On a related note, it’s possible to use might or may interchangeably in most contexts but not all.
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The phrase be that as it may means “nevertheless” or “that is/could be true but …” We use it to acknowledge what has just been said before introducing a new point in a conversation.
Person A: It’s going to cost a lot of money.
Person B: Be that as it may, it’s an investment that we certainly have to make.
You can often use might or may interchangeably, but not in the phrase “be that as it may.”
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The phrase come what may means “no matter what” or “under any circumstances.” It is used to emphasize firm commitment, the necessity of a particular course of action, or the stability of a situation.
However, the king insisted that he would, come what may, leave the following morning.
She knows that her parents will always support her, come what may.
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Some synonyms for “amazing person” are:
The synonym you should use depends on why you think that person is amazing.
You can also choose a synonym for amazing and use that adjective to modify the noun “person.”
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“Nothing short of amazing” means that something is highly amazing or impressive.
“Nothing short of” in this phrase means “not below” or “not less than.” So, “nothing short of amazing” means “nothing less than amazing.”
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A synonym for “amaze” could be:
You could also choose a synonym for amazing and change the adjective into a verb to mean “amaze.”
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In a professional context, some synonyms for amazing are:
For example, you might say someone did “an amazing job” on a presentation, or that they “did exceptional work” on a project.
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Chatty means talkative. If a person is “chatty,” it means they like to talk a lot and often.
This adjective is mostly used in informal contexts. It comes from the verb “chat,” which means “to talk in a friendly and informal way.”
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The definition of loquacious is “fond of talking” or “very talkative.”
“Loquacious” is an adjective that can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context and the tone of the person using the word. For example:
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You could call a talkative person a:
These are informal words, and some can have negative connotations, especially “babbler,” “blabbermouth,” and “windbag.”
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The definition of talkative is “prone to talking.” It means that someone likes to talk a lot and often.
The adjective “talkative” comes from the verb “talk.” It’s primarily used to describe humans, but you could use it to describe animals in a whimsical way (e.g., “our husky is so talkative”).
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Some synonyms for “lesson learned” are:
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Synonyms for “learned a lot” include:
To form more synonyms for “learned a lot,” you could also choose a synonym for learned where it’s worked as a past tense verb and modify it with the adverb “a lot.”
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Some “learned” synonyms that are good for a resume include:
On a resume, you should use strong action verbs to highlight your skills and knowledge. Using weak verbs or passive voice is a common resume mistake.
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Some synonyms for “thank you for your consideration” are:
You could also choose a synonym for consideration and then use it with “thanks for your.”
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Some synonyms for “careful consideration” are:
You could also choose a synonym for consideration and modify that noun with the adjective “careful.”
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Synonyms for “more important” include:
You could also choose a synonym for important and add the adverb “more” in front of it to form a comparative adjective.
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Some synonyms for “extremely important” are:
You can make more synonyms for “extremely important” by choosing a synonym for important and modifying it with the adverb “extremely.”
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can also help you find more synonyms to express your desired meaning.
Some synonyms for “most important” are:
You can also take a synonym for important and modify it with the adverb “most” to form a superlative adjective.
Or, you can use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find synonyms for this phrase and others like it.
Some synonyms for “not important” are:
You could also use the adverb “not” in front of a synonym for important.
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can also help you find other synonyms to express your intended meaning.
Synonyms for “it is important to note” include:
You could also choose a synonym for important and use it with a verb that’s a synonym for “to note.”
Or use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find ways to express this phrase in other words.
Yes, you can start a sentence with however. In this context, “however” is a conjunctive adverb and introduces an idea that contrasts with the preceding sentence. When used at the beginning of a sentence, “however” should be followed by a comma.
For example:
If you use a synonym for however, keep in mind that it may not follow the same placement rules.
When in doubt, a QuillBot Grammar Check can make sure you use “however” and other words like it correctly.
Some synonyms for “very different” are:
You can form more synonyms for “very different” by choosing a synonym for different and adding the adverb “very” in front of it.
Or, use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find other ways to express “very different.”
Synonyms for “completely different” include:
You could also take another synonym for different and modify it with the adverb “completely.”
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can also help you find more synonyms for “completely different.”
Some synonyms for the idiom “on a different note” are:
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you find even more ways to express this idiom.
Some synonyms for the adjective phrase “happy to help” are:
You could also choose a synonym for help when it means “assist” and use it with “happy to.”
Or, QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you find other words to express your intended meaning.
Some synonyms for the adjective phrase “willing to help” are:
To form more synonyms, take a synonym for help and add “willing to” in front of it.
You can also use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find other synonyms for this phrase.
“Help out” is a phrasal verb that means “help.” Therefore, synonyms for “help out” are very similar to the synonyms for help.
A few synonyms for “help out” that are also phrasal verbs are:
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can also help you find synonyms for your writing.
The verb “help” may be too generic or weak for a resume, and not including strong action verbs is a common resume mistake to avoid.
Some synonyms for help that are good for a resume are:
You can also use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to work more dynamic verbs into your resume.
Some synonyms for noun phrase “change over time” are:
You can also choose a synonym for change and modify it with the prepositional phrase “over time.”
If you want to use “change over time” as a verb, use the verb forms of these synonyms (e.g., “evolve,” “develop,” “progress,” etc.).
Or, QuillBot’s Paraphrasing extension for Chrome can help you find more synonyms for this phrase and others like it.
Some synonyms for the noun phrase “climate change” are:
You could also review the synonyms for change to explore other ways to express this meaning.
Or, use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to other ways to express your intended meaning.
Some synonyms for “make a change” are:
You can also choose a different synonym for change and use it with the verb “make” or use it in its verb form (e.g., “make a revision” or “revise”).
QuillBot’s free paraphrasing tool can also help you rewrite your sentences to express your intended meaning in other words.
“Change” is both a noun and a verb, so its antonyms vary based on which part of speech you need.
As a noun, some antonyms for “change” are:
As a verb, some antonyms for “change” are:
When in doubt, use QuillBot’s Grammar Checker to make sure you’ve used antonyms for “change” and synonyms for change correctly in your writing.
Some synonyms for the noun phrase “big change” are:
You can also opt for a synonym for change and modify it with the adjective “big” or one of its synonyms.
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can also help you find other ways to express phrases like “big change.”
Some synonyms and near-synonyms for aesthetically pleasing are:
Some people use aesthetic as a synonym for aesthetically pleasing (e.g., “This coffee shop is so aesthetic”). While common in everyday speech, that use should be avoided in professional or academic writing.
QuillBot’s Paraphrasing extension for Chrome can help you find synonyms for any word or phrase.
Some synonyms or near-synonyms for aesthetic as an adjective are:
Some synonyms or near-synonyms for aesthetic as a noun are:
Aesthetic is a flexible word, and its meaning often depends on context. QuillBot’s Paraphraser can help you find synonyms for aesthetic that are appropriate for any situation.
Synonyms for the verb adopt include:
When the meaning is “become the parent of a child not born to you,” close synonyms include “bring up,” “raise,” and “take in.”
On a related note, if you’re not sure if adapt or adopt is the word you need, remember that you can’t “adopt to” something.
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Some antonyms for the adverb “literally” include:
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you find antonyms for “literally” or synonyms for literally.
Some synonyms for the adjective “literal” are:
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Some synonyms for the adverb “repeatedly” are:
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you find more synonyms for “repeatedly” or synonyms for repetitive, the adjective form.
Synonyms for the noun “repetition” include:
QuillBot’s free paraphrasing tool can help you find more synonyms for “repetition” or synonyms for repetitive, its adjective form.
Some antonyms for alternative are:
Use QuillBot’s Grammar Checker to make sure you use these antonyms correctly in context.
“Alternative” is a noun that means “another possibility” and an adjective that means “related to another possibility” or “nontraditional.”
For example:
A few synonyms for alternative are “option,” “choice,” “alternate,” “different,” “unconventional,” and “nonconformist.”
QuillBot’s Grammar Checker can make sure you use this word and others correctly in your writing.
The definition of “alternate” depends on how the word is working in the sentence:
The noun and adjective definitions of “alternate” sometimes overlap with those of alternative, which means “another possibility” or related to such.
A QuillBot grammar check can make sure you’re using “alternate,” “alternative,” and other similar words correctly in your writing.
Some antonyms for anecdote are:
QuillBot’s Grammar Checker can make sure you use these antonyms for “anecdote” correctly in your writing.
Anecdote is a noun, so when you use it in a sentence, it must fulfill one of the grammatical roles that a noun can fit (e.g., subject, direct object, indirect object, etc.).
Here are a few examples of how to use “anecdote” in a sentence:
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Some synonyms for strong that you can use on a resume are:
For example, instead of “strong communicator,” you could say “effective communicator.”
QuillBot’s Paraphraser can help you find even more synonyms for “strong” to use on your resume.
Synonyms for “strong-willed” overlap with synonyms for strong when it means “able to endure hardship.” They include:
If you want to find even more synonyms for “strong-willed,” use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
Some synonyms for “strong desire” are:
You could also choose a synonym for strong when it means “very intense” and use that adjective to modify the noun “desire” (e.g., “acute desire”).
Or use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find synonyms for “strong desire.”
Some synonyms for “strong work ethic” are:
For more synonyms for “strong work ethic,” or for synonyms for strong, use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
Synonyms for “strong suit” include:
Instead of using “strong suit,” you could also choose a synonym for strong when it means “persuasive” and use that adjective to describe what someone is good at (e.g., “She’s a compelling writer” instead of “Writing is her expertise”).
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can also help you find other ways to express the idea behind “strong suit.”
A professional synonym for “excited” on a resume could be:
For example, “Motivated to drive innovative solutions.”
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The adjective “excited” can mean “enthusiastic or happy” or “agitated.”
The opposite of “excited” meaning “enthusiastic or happy” could be:
The opposite of “excited” meaning “agitated” could be:
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The adjective “excited” is spelled “e-x-c-i-t-e-d.” The “x” comes first, and the “c” follows.
If you have trouble spelling this word, consider using a synonym for excited that’s easier to spell.
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A synonym for “excited” that you can use for a cover letter could be:
For example, “I am inspired by your company’s mission and eager to contribute.”
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Some synonyms for the phrasal verb “showed up” are:
Use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find more synonyms for “showed up,” synonyms for showed, and more.
Some synonyms for “show” that are good for an essay are:
Synonyms for showed meaning “proved” may also be helpful when writing essays.
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can also help you find synonyms for “show” that would be good options for an essay.
“Proceed” is the correct spelling for the verb that means “to carry on with something or go forward.” A few synonyms for proceed are “continue,” “advance,” and “go on.”
“Procede” is not a word. It’s an incorrect spelling of either “proceed” or precede, which means “to come or happen before.”
QuillBot’s Grammar Checker can catch any spelling errors—like “procede”—in your writing.
Synonyms for “proceeding” depend on if it’s being used as the present progressive of the verb “proceed” or a noun meaning “legal action.”
For the verb, synonyms for “proceeding” overlap with synonyms for proceed. A few are:
As a noun, a few synonyms are:
QuillBot’s Paraphraser can help you find more synonyms for “proceeding” in both contexts.
The opposite of “proceed” depends on the context in which you’re using the verb. Some antonyms are:
Find other ways to convey this meaning—or find synonyms for proceed—with QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
A good synonym for ensure for a resume depends on what you want to emphasize:
You can also use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find more synonyms for ensure.
The meaning of “ensurance” is “the act of ensuring.” However, this noun is obsolete and rarely used. Nowadays, most people use “insurance.”
Insure and ensure are synonyms with slight differences in meaning. The verb “ensure” means “to make certain or safe” and “insure” means the same but in the context of insurance policies.
A few synonyms for ensure and for “insure” are “guarantee,” “secure,” and “protect.”
Use QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker to make sure you use words like “ensurance,” “insurance,” “ensure,” and “insure” correctly.
You do not put a comma before “even though.” For example:
However, if “even though” comes at the beginning of the sentence, you have to put a comma after the dependent clause it introduces, like in the example above.
Some synonyms for even though, like “although,” can have a comma before them when they come in the middle of a sentence. Use QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker to make sure you always use commas correctly.
Yes, “even though” is a transition word. It is a subordinating conjunction used to show contrast or give a concession.
For example, in the sentence “Even though it’s not raining, I’m taking my umbrella,” “even though” creates the transition between the idea of it raining and you taking your umbrella.
A few synonyms of even though that are also transition words are “although,” “while,” and “however.”
Use QuillBot’s Grammar Checker to make sure you always use transition words correctly.
The correct spelling is “even though.” “Even though” is a subordinating conjunction that means “despite the fact that.”
A few synonyms for even though are “although,” “though,” and “regardless of the fact that.”
“Eventhough” is a misspelling and is always incorrect. Avoid mistakes like this one by using QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker.
Yes, “even though” is a subordinating conjunction. It starts a dependent clause, which provides contrast to the independent clause connected to it.
A few synonyms for even though that are also subordinating conjunctions are “although,” “while,” or “whereas.”
Use QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker to make sure you use “even though” and other subordinating conjunctions correctly.
Synonyms for “personal experience” include:
Find more synonyms for “personal experience” or synonyms for experience with QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
Synonyms for “work experience” include:
“Work experience” is often used as a heading on a resume. In this context, the best synonym would be “work history,” “employment history,” or “professional experience.”
You can use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to help you find more synonyms for “work experience” or synonyms for experience.
Synonyms for “learning experience” include:
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Some synonyms for “bad experience” are:
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“Quiet quitting” means doing the minimum required of a job, without taking on any additional tasks or responsibilities beyond the job description, often before eventually leaving the position.
“Quiet quitting” is sometimes referred to by different names using synonyms for quiet, like “soft quitting” or “silent quitting.”
Don’t mix up quite and quiet; “quite quitting” doesn’t make sense. If you have any doubt about this phrase, use QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker.
“Quiet vacationing” means taking time off without formally requesting vacation leave. Employees who do this typically continue to appear active or available online when they’re actually away.
This phrase generally isn’t used with synonyms for quiet (e.g., you don’t say “silent vacationing”). And don’t mix up quite and quiet; “quite vacationing” doesn’t mean anything.
If you have any doubt about how to use this phrase, try QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker.
“Peace and quiet” is an idiom that means “a state of calm or relaxation, free from noise and disturbance.”
Given that idioms are fixed phrases, you cannot use “peace and quiet” with synonyms for quiet (e.g., “peace and silence,” while making sense, doesn’t sound natural).
“Peace and quiet” is similar to the idiom “peace of mind,” which focuses more on your mental state than the environment around you.
If you aren’t sure how to use these idioms correctly in your writing, QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker is there to help.
“Spread” in betting refers to a point spread, a type of wager designed to even the playing field between two unevenly matched teams. It’s mostly used in sports betting.
A point spread is a predetermined margin that the favorite team must win by or the underdog must lose within in order for bets to be successful.
For example, Team A has a -7.5 spread, while Team B has a +7.5 spread. This shows that Team A is the favorite and must win by 7.5 points or more, while Team B is the underdog and can either win or lose by fewer than 7.5 points.
There are many meanings and synonyms for spread. In this context, think of a spread as a “range” or “span.”
Synonyms for “spread out” include:
These overlap with synonyms for spread. To find more synonyms for “spread out,” use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
Synonyms for “spread the word” include:
Some of these overlap with synonyms for spread. To find more synonyms for “spread the word,” use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
Some synonyms for “widespread” are:
You may also be able to use some synonyms for spread to form synonyms of “widespread.” Or, use QuillBot’s Paraphraser to find them with just a click.
“On-premises” (sometimes misspelled as “on premise”) means “in house” or “on the property.”
“Premises” here means “a property or building.” A few synonyms for premises are “grounds,” “site,” or “location.”
“On premises” can refer to something within a property or building (e.g., “There is a gym on premises”).
In the context of technology, on-premises also describes computer hardware or software that is physically hosted on an organization’s own property, rather than in the cloud or on external servers.
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“Off premises” (sometimes misspelled as “off premise”) means “outside of a specific property or location.”
“Premises” here means “a property or building.” A few synonyms for premises are “grounds,” “facility,” or “site.”
“Off premises” can refer to something that is located outside of the building or property in question (e.g., “Alcohol purchased in this shop must be consumed off premises”).
With respect to technology, “off premises” refers to software or hardware hosted outside of an organization’s physical location, like on the cloud.
A Quillbot grammar check can make sure you’re using “off premises” correctly.
“Break bread” means “to share a meal,” especially when that meal involves bread.
When used as figurative language, “break bread” can also mean “to reconcile,” particularly when people share a meal to end a conflict. This phrase also has symbolic meaning in the Jewish and Christian faiths.
QuillBot’s Paraphraser helps you find synonyms for “break bread,” synonyms for break, and other ways to express your intended meaning.
Some synonyms for “breaking” are:
“Break” has many meanings, so the best choice depends on what you want to express. To choose, review the synonyms for break organized by meaning, or use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
Some synonyms for “breaking point” are:
Use QuillBot’s Paraphraser to find more synonyms for “breaking point,” synonyms for break, and more ways to express yourself.
“Break even” means “to neither make a profit nor incur a loss.”
It’s a phrasal verb often used in finance and business that refers to when a company reaches a point in which revenues equal costs.
A few synonyms are “come out even,” “balance out,” and “cover costs.”
For more ways to express “break even” or for synonyms for break, try QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
“Bears repeating” means that something is worth mentioning again because it is important or significant.
For example, “The fact that we need to stay organized bears repeating if we’re going to meet the deadline.”
You can use this verb phrase with synonyms for repeat too (e.g., “bears reiterating” or “bears restating”).
To make sure you use this phrase correctly, run a QuillBot grammar check.
Some synonyms for “repeating” are:
For more synonyms of “repeating,” use the present participle form of the synonyms for repeat or use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
Repeat has a few meanings:
A few synonyms for repeat are “restate,” “redo,” or “replay,” depending on the meaning.
Use QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker to make sure you’re using repeat correctly.
“Rinse and repeat” means “to do something again in the same way.”
This idiom can have different connotations depending on tone and context. For example, “Another day of work—rinse and repeat” has a negative connotation that suggests boredom.
You can also use synonyms for repeat to mean “to do again” to achieve the same meaning without any potential negative connotation.
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A “step and repeat” refers to a banner or backdrop used at events like red carpets and press conferences. This backdrop usually has a repeating pattern with logos or brand names.
Similarly, in graphic design, “step and repeat” is a technique used to duplicate an image across a surface.
In both cases, the name is always “step and repeat.” You cannot substitute synonyms for repeat or for step.
Use QuillBot’s Grammar Checker to make sure you’re using this phrase correctly in your writing.
Some synonyms for “for sure” are:
These overlap with the synonyms for sure as an adverb.
You can find more synonyms for “for sure” using QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
Synonyms for “not sure” include:
To form more synonyms for the adjective “not sure,” you can put the word “not” in front of one of the synonyms for sure or use QuillBot’s Paraphraser.
Some synonyms for “sure thing” are:
To form more synonyms for “sure thing,” use synonyms for sure with “thing,” or use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
“Hope” is a verb meaning “to want something to happen” and a noun meaning “a desire or expectation.”
Synonyms for “hope” as a verb include:
Some synonyms for “hope” as a noun are:
For more synonyms for “hope,” check out the synonyms for hoping or use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
“Here’s hoping” is an informal idiom that means that you hope or wish for a desired outcome.
For example, “Here’s hoping it doesn’t rain” means “I hope it doesn’t rain.”
A few synonyms for “here’s hoping” are “fingers crossed,” “with any luck,” and “hopefully.”
You can also choose synonyms for hoping or use QuillBot’s Paraphraser to find other ways to say “here’s hoping.”
Synonyms for “I hope” include:
To form more synonyms for “I hope,” use one of the synonyms for hoping in the present progressive tense, or use QuillBot’s Paraphraser.
Some synonyms for “expecting” are:
These synonyms overlap with the synonyms for hoping. You can use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find more synonyms for “expecting.”
Some synonyms for “anticipating” are:
These synonyms overlap with the synonyms for hoping. To find more synonyms for “anticipating,” use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
Some antonyms for “assure” are:
For more antonyms for “assure,” or synonyms for assure, try QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
Some synonyms for “assurance” are:
To form more synonyms for “assurance,” use the noun forms of synonyms for assure or try QuillBot’s Paraphraser.
Synonyms for overthink include:
You can also describe someone who overthinks by saying they are “indecisive” or suffer from “analysis paralysis.”
QuillBot’s free Paraphraser can help you come up with even more synonyms for overthink in any context you need.
“Lever” is a noun that means “a simple machine that uses a bar to gain force.” While a lever is the tool itself, “leverage” refers to the force applied by a lever and, metaphorically, influence or power.
Some synonyms for “lever” are “bar,” “crank,” and “handspike.” Synonyms for leverage include “force,” “power,” and “grip.”
QuillBot’s AI Chat can help you learn more about “lever” or its synonyms.
Some synonyms of leverage for a resume are:
To find more synonyms to use on your resume, use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser.
Synonyms for “great job” include:
These synonyms for great can make your praise more specific and impactful. Find even more options with QuillBot’s Paraphraser.
Synonyms for “great amount” include:
These synonyms for great vary by context, whether you’re describing money, effort, or physical items. Find more precise wording with QuillBot’s Paraphraser.
Some synonyms for “have a great day” are:
These synonyms for great keep your message warm and friendly. Discover more alternatives with QuillBot’s Paraphraser.
Synonyms for “sounds great” include:
These synonyms for great convey enthusiasm or approval. Check QuillBot’s Paraphraser for more options.
Synonyms for “beyond grateful” include:
You can also use “beyond” or “deeply” with other synonyms for grateful. Or, use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find other words to convey the same meaning.
You spell “handsome” as h-a-n-d-s-o-m-e.
People may misspell this adjective because it is often pronounced with a silent “d” (in both British and American English).
To avoid spelling mistakes, use a synonym for handsome that’s easier to spell, or use QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker.
A “handsome woman” is a woman who isn’t conventionally beautiful but who is striking and imposing. A “handsome woman” would be strong and poised, but not necessarily delicate and cute.
For a woman, “handsome” carries this connotation, although the word is mostly used nowadays to describe a good-looking man.
Some synonyms for handsome to describe a woman are “attractive” and “elegant.” If you have more questions about using “handsome” to describe a woman, ask QuillBot’s AI Chat.
A “very happy” synonym is “elated.” Some other synonyms are “overjoyed” and “jubilant.”
For more synonyms for “very happy,” you can also use a synonym for happy with an adverb of degree. Or, ask QuillBot’s AI Chat.
A “happy to help” synonym is “pleased to assist.”
To form more synonyms for “happy to help,” combine synonyms for happy with synonyms for “help.” You can also ask QuillBot’s AI Chat.
A “happy birthday” synonym is “have a great birthday.” Some other common happy birthday wishes are:
You can also use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to help you find the right synonym for happy for your birthday message.
An “extremely happy” synonym is “ecstatic.” A few other synonyms for “extremely happy” are:
For more synonyms for “extremely happy,” combine synonyms for happy with an adverb of degree or ask QuillBot’s AI Chat.
A synonym for “very helpful” is “obliging.” A few other synonyms for “very helpful” are:
You can find more synonyms for “very helpful” by choosing a synonym for helpful and adding an adverb of degree. QuillBot’s AI Chat can also find more synonyms for “very helpful.”
A synonym for “not helpful” is “unhelpful.” Some other synonyms for “not helpful” are:
You could also choose a synonym for helpful and put “not” or add a prefix or suffix to it to make the meaning negative. Alternatively, use QuillBot’s Paraphraser to find synonyms.
Some “efficient” synonyms for a resume are:
When writing a resume, choose synonyms for efficient that highlight results, skill, or productivity depending on the context.
QuillBot’s AI Chat can help you find the best synonyms and make your resume the best it can be.
Some “efficiency” synonyms are:
The strongest synonym for the noun “efficiency” depends on the context, but all relate to achieving results with minimal waste of resources. The same goes for synonyms for efficient, the adjective form.
Unsure which is the best synonym for your context? Use QuillBot’s free Paraphraser to find out!
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