English - Formal and Informal words

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 The following English words could be used when you are in official discussion with your customer or supervisors. This is for quick reference. 


Informal to Formal 

  • Give - replaced with Provide
    • Can you provide more information? 
  • Childish - replaced with Immature
  • Maybe - replaced with Perhaps
  • Hungry - replaced with Famished
  • Problems - replaced with Challenges
  • Good - replaced with Positive
  • Danger - replaced with Peril
  • Stubborn - replaced with Obstinate
  • Put off - replaced with Postpone
  • Here - replaced with Present
  • Help - replaced with Assist
  • Start - replaced with Commence
  • Mad - replaced with Insane
  • Go up - replaced with Increase
  • Tough - replaced with Difficult
  • Book - replaced with Reserve


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