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Try not to use a foreign word vs Try not to use foreign words

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Try not to use a foreign word" is correct when referring to a single foreign word, while "Try not to use foreign words" is correct when referring to multiple foreign words.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 617 views

Try not to use a foreign word

This phrase is correct when referring to a single foreign word.

This phrase is used when advising someone not to include a single foreign word in their writing or speech.

Examples:

  • Try not to use a foreign word in your essay.

Alternatives:

  • Avoid using foreign words.

Try not to use foreign words

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple foreign words.

This phrase is used when advising someone not to include multiple foreign words from a foreign language in their writing or speech.

Examples:

  • Try not to use foreign words in your presentation.
  • Occasionally, a foreign language may provide the mot juste. But try not to use foreign words and phrases unless there is no English alternative, which is unusual ...
  • Oct 19, 2010 ... Occasionally, a foreign language may provide the mot juste. But try not to use foreign words and phrases unless there is no English alternative, ...
  • Dec 11, 2009 ... However: try not to use foreign words and phrases unless there is no English alternative, which is unusual. See also accents and plurals.
  • Jan 7, 2002 ... Try not to use foreign words and phrases unless there is no English alternative, which is unusual (so a year or per year, not per annum; a.

Alternatives:

  • Avoid using foreign words.

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