Formal Language Usage

adverb typically or usually; in accordance with custom or tradition

• In many cultures, it is customarily to bow when greeting someone.
• People customarily bring a gift when attending a housewarming party.
• We customarily grab a bite to eat after work on Fridays.
• The team customarily comes together to brainstorm ideas for the project.

verb to give or allow someone something

adjective given as a privilege or right

• The judge granted the defendant's request for a continuance.
• I granted myself a day off from work to relax.
• I granted you permission to use my car for the weekend.
• She granted him forgiveness for his past mistakes.

adjective excessively long in duration or extent

• The overlong meeting lasted well into the evening, causing everyone to become restless.
• I couldn't sit through that overlong movie, it was just too boring.
• That book was way too overlong, I couldn't even finish it.
• The overlong shadow cast by the tree made the garden seem darker than usual.

noun the quality or state of being excessively proper or formal in behavior or appearance

• Her primness in demeanor made her stand out in the professional setting.
• She's known for her primness, always making sure everything is in order.
• I can't stand her primness, she's always so uptight.
• His primness was like a shield, protecting him from any criticism.

adverb to a certain or significant extent or degree

• I would rather not attend the meeting tomorrow due to a prior commitment.
• I'd rather go to the beach than stay home all day.
• I'd way rather hang out with my friends than study for that test.
• She is a rather shy person, preferring to stay in the background during social events.

adjective accustomed or usual

• The professor's wonted routine included starting each lecture with a brief overview of the topic.
• She found comfort in her wonted morning coffee and newspaper routine.
• I'm just not in the mood for our wonted Friday night hangout.
• The artist decided to break free from her wonted style and experiment with new techniques.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The enemy's army did not come nigh our borders.
• I told him not to come nigh me with that attitude.
• Don't even think about coming nigh my stash of snacks.
• The feeling of success was so close, I could feel it come nigh.

adverb used to introduce a concessive clause, indicating that although something is true, the following statement applies

conjunction used to introduce a concessive clause, indicating that although something is true, the following statement applies

• Much as I appreciate your efforts, I must decline the offer.
• I like going out with you, but much as I want to, I can't tonight.
• I'm down to hang out, but much as I'm tempted, I have to study for my exam.
• Much as the storm raged on, the lighthouse stood strong against the wind.

verb to make something more academic or scholarly in nature

• The professor encouraged the students to academicize their arguments by providing evidence and logical reasoning.
• I need to academicize my paper before submitting it for grading.
• Stop trying to academicize everything, sometimes it's okay to just speak from the heart.
• She tried to academicize her personal experiences in order to make them more relatable to a wider audience.

verb to make something more academic or scholarly in nature

• The process of academicizing a subject involves rigorous research and analysis.
• When academicizing a topic, it's important to dig deep into the details.
• Don't spend too much time academicizing, just get to the point.
• She has a way of academicizing even the most mundane topics, making them seem profound.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate time, manner, place, degree, etc.

• She affrontedly refused to attend the meeting without a proper explanation.
• He looked affrontedly at his friend after being teased about his outfit.
• She affrontedly told him to mind his own business.
• The old building stood affrontedly amidst the modern skyscrapers.