What does pseudogapping mean?
Pseudogapping means (linguistics) A form of ellipsis that elides most but not all of a non-finite verb phrase, as in "He drinks milk more often than he does water"..
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(linguistics) A form of ellipsis that elides most but not all of a non-finite verb phrase, as in "He drinks milk more often than he does water"..
Use pseudogapping when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Pseudogapping means (linguistics) A form of ellipsis that elides most but not all of a non-finite verb phrase, as in "He drinks milk more often than he does water"..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use pseudogapping where its definition matches the intended context.
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