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Delete These 6 Words to Improve Your Writing
Stop using these 6 words if you want your writing to thrive
Improving your writing often means saying more with fewer words.
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While common in everyday language, certain words can clutter your writing, making it sound less confident and more verbose.
Avoiding these words can sharpen your message, making it more impactful and engaging for your readers.
We will examine 6 words you can start eliminating from your writing for immediate improvement. Each example illustrates how removing these words makes the sentence stronger, clearer, and more engaging.
1. That
“That” is often added to sentences without any real purpose, especially in written communication.
It can make sentences feel overly formal.
While “that” can be useful in clarifying meaning, it’s frequently redundant. Removing it where possible makes your writing sound more confident and direct.
Example1:
- Before: She told me that she would be late.
- After: She told me she would be late.
