Trending 10 trending words you’re saying incorrectly Here are 10 of the most commonly mispronounced words, and how to say them properly, so you can speak like a boss.
History 14 Shakespearean phrases we still use today William Shakespeare has had a much bigger impact on your life than just your high school English grade. Many of the Bard’s turns of phrase are still in use to this day.
Grammar When should you use among or amongst? Two words, with two letters difference: among and amongst. But is there really a difference between them?
Trending 7 old-fashioned words for candy Chocolate. Sweets. Taffy. Desserts. Treats. No matter what you consider or call candy, it has a way of satisfying our sweet tooth – and modern humans aren’t the only ones to crave a little bit of sugar.
History Cool through the decades What was cool before cool? And what other words do we use to label something cool in more modern times? Read on to find out!
Trending Foreign words we use daily Some of our most eloquent ideas and abstract concepts can only be described through foreign loan words.
Grammar When should you use semicolons? Semicolons are one of the most misunderstood and under-utilized weapons in our grammar arsenal.
Trending Study up with these standardized testing words Let’s take a look at some of the strangest vocabulary words you can add to your study list for standardized testing.
Trending Words you won't believe were added to the dictionary in 2019 To keep you from having to read the dictionary to catch up on the latest buzzy terminology, here are a selection of the latest phrases being used.
Trending 10 words for dad around the world This Father’s Day, beat dad at his own game by sharing some tidbits of your own: Namely, what other proud male parents around the world go by.
Trending 8 words associated with superheroes With The Avengers storming the box office this summer movie season, we thought it was only fitting to take a closer look at some of the words and phrases we now know and use, all thanks to the wonderful world of heroes and villains.
Trending 10 most cringeworthy words Here’s a rundown of 10 of the most cringeworthy words – and why you might find them so painful to see, say, or hear.
Trending 6 words coined by celebrities Here are some of the unique words celebrities have coined that have actually caught on with the public.
Grammar 10 most confusing grammar rules Listed below are ten confusing English grammar rules that you may have trouble with. Study, and you may find yourself doing better on your next essay.
Trending 8 peculiar words to describe summer Here are eight words that specifically describe summer and all of its wonderful attributes.
History 10 old time swears you'll want to bring back Despite what your mother may have told you, swearing is an art form.
Trending 5 words you've been using incorrectly If you think it’s “inconceivable” that you’d ever misuse a word – think again! There are many words that we commonly throw down without realizing we’re using them totally wrong.
History 5 words that don't mean what they originally did The English language is in a constant state of flux.
Grammar It's time you knew the difference between "famous" and "infamous" "Famous" and "infamous" are two words that can cause a lot of confusion and lead to problems in writing and talking.
Grammar Chicago? AP? Why are there so many different style guides? Have you ever wondered while writing how to capitalize that book title, or how to write an address, or when to spell out a number?
History The origins of the days of the week Throughout your whole life, from the moment you’re born until the moment you die, you will only see seven different days.
History 10 words you didn't know were invented this decade Language is an ever changing and fluid concept. New grammar rules are made and relaxed all of the time, and new words are created as our world changes.
