Grammar Same difference: What separates a homonym, homophone, and homograph?? Here's how homonyms, homophones, and homographs are a little different from one another.
History The wild world of venery and packs of animal A parliament of owls? A murder of crows? We’re decoding the weird ways animals are grouped.
Trending Words you need to know for your crossword puzzle Crosswords are no easy feat. Here are some words you need to know for this puzzle challenge.
Trending How do you pronounce these words? What are heteronyms? They’re words that are spelled the same, but said differently. Try saying these words with multiple pronunciations and meanings.
Slang Why do we babble and use baby talk? It turns out there’s a scientific reason for baby talk — and it's positive! But how do babies benefit from it and why do we do it?
Trending The most important words to learn in any language When you’re traveling abroad to a country that doesn’t speak your mother tongue, you should know some basic phrases. Here are a few to help you on your travels.
Trending The most beautiful words in the English language These words sound as beautiful as their meanings. They roll off the tongue with a rhythm that’ll have you saying them over and over again.
Slang These words mean something radically different to scientists Here’s a hypothesis: Unless you work in a lab, you aren’t aware of the secret synonyms for everyday words, used (almost) exclusively by scientists.
Trending 13 words to satisfy your wanderlust Even if you can’t jump on a plane right now, you can still boost your vocabulary in preparation for your travels.
Trending How to start and end your emails like a pro The rules of formal letter writing aren't law. Here's how to start and end your emails like a pro and make the right impression.
Slang 8 Idioms to get your flirt on If you’re ready to declare your affection for a long-time love or an unspoken crush, here are a few of the sweetest ways to say, “Pucker up buttercup.”
Trending Is it me? 5 Phrases to use in a breakup When it's time to end a relationship, it can often be hard to find the right words. Here are 5 phrases to use in a breakup.
Grammar What’s that sound? Fun with onomatopoeia Bang, pow, pop! These are examples of onomatopoeia. If you need a refresher from elementary school, onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound.
Grammar Mind your P’s — Peak/peek/pique Let's look at homophones. Have we piqued your interest? Here's a peek at how to differentiate between peak, peek, and pique.
Grammar Isn’t it ironic? How to use the forms of irony What is irony? It takes many forms. Do you know when to use irony and how to use the different types?
Slang Are you a shutterbug or a dough puncher? What’s your passion? Are you a skilled chef or do you love sketching landscapes? Here's some inspiration for a new hobby.
Trending How to write a resume without a lot of job experience If you’re heading into the job market for the first time, write a top-notch resume to land a career you love, even without experience.
History Stretch it out with the longest words in the English language We’ve got a handy guide to some of the most sesquipedalian (that means long) words, outside of the fields of science and medicine.
Slang The GIF debate — What’s the big deal? Want to stir up the conversation at your next dinner party? Skip the usual hot button topics like religion and politics, and try asking people how they pronounce GIF.
History Sorting the witches from the wizards If you’re pining for a Hogwarts letter, this one’s for you. Prepare to become spellbound as you learn about these magical terms and what applies to whom.
Slang A sweater by any other name: clothing names across the world Brush up on these slang clothing names and terms so you’re always dressed appropriately, wherever your travels may take you.
Trending Japanese words and phrases you won’t find in English Brush up on your Japanese, and try adopting one of these sonorous expressions into your everyday lexicon.
Well, here’s how to cut out those pesky filler words Um, uh, like, so. No one is immune to the trap of filler words. It’s time to train yourself to cut out the filler words and embrace silence.
Did you know these lines came from Hollywood? Do you know these lines from Hollywood's favorite movies? Challenge yourself to see how many of these classic movie quotes you can remember.
Best jobs for word lovers If you’re a logophile, you want to embrace your love of words in your career. Check out these jobs for word lovers and see if any fit your skills!
