Category:English hedges

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  1. at the same time
  2. at the end of the day
  3. at first sight
  4. roughly speaking
  5. at first glance
  6. at first blush
  7. at a glance
  8. as far as one knows
  9. generally speaking
  10. in theory
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  1. in retrospect
  2. hypothetically
  3. statistically
  4. putatively
  5. at the same time
  6. believably
  7. reputedly
  8. in essence
  9. presumptively
  10. according to one's understanding

English expressions that are used to qualify statements so as to lessen impact, e.g. to appear polite or modest or to soften a blow.


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See also Category:English modal adverbs

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