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We used informal language in a note to a friend.
What does Informal mean?
Informal means relaxed, everyday language.
Dictionary definition
Informal means casual and not strict or official in style.
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A text message is often more informal than a school report.
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What does informal mean?
Informal means relaxed, everyday language.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to informal?
casual is close in meaning to informal in many contexts.
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in · for · mul · strongest beat: for
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WordInformal.
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MeaningInformal means relaxed, everyday language.
ExampleExample: We used informal language in a note to a friend.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- in · for · mul
- Strongest beat
- for
- Ending
- mul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on for.
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Informal word family
Base word
informal
adjective
informal
Casual and not strict or official.
adverb
informally
In a casual way.
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