Everything you need to master Ellipsis and substitution in spoken English — learn new vocabulary, understand the grammar, and practice until it feels natural. Expand your word power with 20 Ellipsis and substitution in spoken English terms. Each word comes with pronunciation, examples, and interactive practice.
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anticipate
expect beforehand
discourse
conversation
economical
cannot be replaced
redundant
temporary
streamline
Make simpler and more efficient
cohesion
Sticking together
ellipsis
Omission of words
substitution
replacement
omit
leave out
auxiliary
Supporting or secondary
implicit
Suggested but not stated
retrieve
Get back or recover
concise
Brief and concise
coherence
Logical consistency
anaphora
Repetition of words at the start
contextual
Related to circumstances
utterance
Spoken words or statements
compress
Squeeze or reduce
comprehension
Understanding or grasping
pragmatic
Realistic and practical