I’ve rounded up five weak words to avoid and some helpful tips for what you can use instead ... every time you’re inclined to write ‘very’; your editor will delete it and the writing ...

you might have lost your audience because they’re wading through so many words that don’t need to be there.” This is why smart communicators avoid using “very” most of the time.

“I’m very excited.” Saying “I’m excited” does the trick. Superfluous adverbs and adjectives can add unnecessary drama. When you appreciate the power of words, you use less of them to ...