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Examples Of Crutch Words

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Crutch words are words that we add into sentences in order to give ourselves more time to anticipate, or to emphasize a statement. Over time, they become instinctive verbal habit. ‘Actually’ is the appropriate example of a crutch word. It signifies that something exists in reality, but it is more often used as a way to add effectiveness to a statement.
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