future. As an adjective, the word is often used unnecessarily: 'He refused to say what his future plans were' {Daily Telegraph}; 'The parties are prepared to say little about how they see their future prospects' {The Times}. In both sentences, and nearly all others like them, future adds nothing and should be deleted.
by Bill Bryson (0 Reviews)
Bill Bryson, in his book "Troublesome Words," emphasizes the redundancy of the adjective "future" in certain contexts. He illustrates this with examples where the term does not contribute any meaningful information, such as when discussing plans or prospects. The sentences he presents show that omitting "future" leaves the meaning intact, suggesting that the word is often unnecessary.
By shedding light on such linguistic pitfalls, Bryson urges readers to be mindful of their language and to eliminate superfluous words. This attention to clarity and precision not only enhances communication but also enriches writing by encouraging a more thoughtful selection of terms.
In both sentences, and nearly all others like them, future adds nothing and should be deleted.
This attention to clarity and precision not only enhances communication but also enriches writing by encouraging a more thoughtful selection of terms.
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