colloquially
Definition
Adverb: * In a manner that uses informal, conversational, or everyday language, rather than formal or literary language. It describes how something is said or referred to in common speech.
Usage
- The adverb colloquially modifies a verb (like , , ) to indicate that the term or phrase being used is informal, popular, or slang.
- It is often used to introduce a common, unofficial name for something that has a more formal or technical designation.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Used for clarification: It can be used to clarify that a term is not the official or precise one, but is widely understood.
- The technical process is complex, but it is colloquially described as "the brain rewiring itself."
- In academic or formal writing: It signals an awareness of register, showing the writer knows a term is informal but is using it for clarity or common reference.
- The politician's statement, colloquially termed "walking back" his comments, was an attempt at damage control.
Variants and Related Words
- Colloquial (adjective): Describes language or expressions that are informal and used in ordinary conversation.
- "Ain't" is a colloquial expression not often used in formal writing.
- Colloquialism (noun): A word or phrase that is used in informal, everyday speech.
- "Buzz off" is a colloquialism meaning "go away."
Synonyms
- Informally
- Conversationally
- In common parlance
- In everyday language
Antonyms
- Formally
- Technically
- Officially
- Literarily
Adverb
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with the use of colloquial expressions
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this building is colloquially referred to as The Barn
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