Can we omit some words in colloquial conversation?

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The discussion revolves around the topic of omitting words in colloquial conversation, exploring when and which words might be omitted. The scope includes considerations of language use in informal settings.

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  • One participant asserts that all words can be omitted in conversation.
  • Another participant challenges the initial question, suggesting that the thread lacks specificity and requests a more focused inquiry regarding particular classes of words or types of conversations.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus, as there are competing views on the validity and clarity of the original question.

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The discussion is limited by the vagueness of the initial query, which does not specify particular contexts or types of words for omission.

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Can we omit some words in conversation? And when and what words we can omit?
 
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fxdung said:
Can we omit some words in conversation? And when and what words we can omit?
Yes. All.
 
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fxdung said:
Can we omit some words in conversation? And when and what words we can omit?
This is way too nebulous of a thread start. If you have some *specific* class of words (adjectives, etc.) or some *specific* types of conversations, please start a new thread. This one will stay closed.
 
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