What does expletory mean?
Expletory means Serving to fill up; expletive; superfluous..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Serving to fill up; expletive; superfluous..
an expletory word
Use expletory when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Expletory means Serving to fill up; expletive; superfluous..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
an expletory word
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