Conversational Phrases

adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate the manner in which something is done

preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• As usual, the meeting will be held in the conference room at 10 am.
• We're meeting at our usual spot for lunch, as usual.
• I'll catch you later, same time, same place, as usual.
• The sun rose in the east, as usual, bringing light to the world.

adverb used to indicate that a particular point in a narrative or argument has been passed or to suggest that the speaker is returning to a previous topic

preposition used to indicate a particular point in an argument or statement

• At any rate, the committee decided to proceed with the project as planned.
• At any rate, we're still going to the concert tonight no matter what.
• I don't care what happens, at any rate, I'm outta here.
• The storm was approaching quickly, but at any rate, we had to keep moving forward.

noun the quality of being facetious; joking or jesting inappropriately

• His facetiousness during the meeting was not appreciated by his colleagues.
• I can never tell if she's being serious or if it's just her facetiousness.
• His facetiousness is starting to get on my nerves.
• The comedian's facetiousness was like a breath of fresh air in the room.

adjective relaxed, casual, not formal or official in nature

• The informal meeting will take place in the conference room.
• Let's just have a quick chat in the break room.
• Hey, wanna catch up in the cafeteria for a gossip sesh?
• We can have an informal powwow in the lounge area.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite

• The CEO does not give a crap about employee satisfaction.
• I do not give a crap about what he thinks.
• She does not give a crap about anyone else's opinion.
• The politician does not give a crap about the needs of the people.

noun a small amount or quantity

adverb to a small extent; somewhat

• I found the presentation to be a bit lacking in detail.
• The movie was a bit boring, don't you think?
• I'm feeling a bit meh about going out tonight.
• His explanation was a bit like trying to find a needle in a haystack.