Being unable to find the precise word to describe something is a common problem. You are writing without difficulties but, at some point, you have to stop because a word is on the tip of your tongue, and you cannot remember it. Do you see yourself in this situation? Let’s be honest, it happens when you are writing in your mother tongue; so, it is not surprising that, when it comes to writing in English, it may even be more common. You also have to consider that, actually, several words of your mother tongue don't have an exact match in English. This can make the writing process harder, especially if the deadline for your paper, essay, or business plan is nearing.
How does the asterisk advanced operator work?
The asterisk operator serves to find out which word is best in the same context. Let’s make a practical example. You are writing about the importance of having an appropriate vocabulary, but you are having trouble finding the best adjective to define a concept like the “perfect word”. Well, if you are facing this kind of difficulty, the best thing you can do is reach the homepage of Ludwig and write on its main bar the sentence you are trying to write. Then put an asterisk for the word that does not want to come to your mind:
At this point, Ludwig will provide you several examples taken from reliable sources that will show you all the words that can fit with the sentence you are trying to write. Such as:
Find the perfect word
Find the right word
Find the missing word
Ludwig is not just a mere translator; it is a sentence search engine able to offer contextualised examples from which to draw inspiration. All the sentences provided by Ludwig are not only taken from reliable sources but also contextualised. It means Ludwig is offering you a priceless tool to find the exact words and write what you really want to write. It is also a practical way to expand your vocabulary and improve your English skills.
Ludwig’s wrap up
The asterisk operator comes in really handy when you have writer's block. If you have in mind what you want to write, but you don't know how to write it, just put an asterisk on the main bar, and Ludwig will help you find inspiration again, by providing you the perfect words to fully express your thoughts.
P.S: Take also into consideration that, if you already know a word but you need to find a better synonym, you can use the paraphrase advanced operator.
