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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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English words you didn’t know were German
Did you know many of the words you use on a daily basis are derived from German? Here’s a handy guide to all the ways you’re speaking German.
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Words born in your favorite literature and poetry
One of the best ways to improve your vocabulary is to read. But sometimes the words you come across in your favorite books aren’t even “real” words yet. A word gets added to the dictionary based on the popularity of its usage. We can thank authors for creating the
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Words you can’t help but sing
Check out some of the most famous examples of words spelled out in songs. We bet you’ll never forget how to spell these words.
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What is a 'schwa'?
Schwa is more than just a fun word to say. It’s that upside-down “e” you've seen in the dictionary, squeezed into the string of phonetic symbols. But if you’re not a linguistic student, that schwa might not mean much to you. We’re here to
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Color outside the lines with these colorful idioms
Many hues of the rainbow have worked their way into common idioms and sayings. Read on to discover the veritable ROY G BIV of fun ways to paint with all the colors of the English language.
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What does Quid Pro Quo mean?
How many of these common Latin phrases do you actually know the meaning of? Get ready to get “studium” (that’s schooled in Latin).
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Get cozy with these old-fashioned winter words
We’ve dug deep into Old Man Winter’s archives to round up traditional words and expressions related to the coldest season of the year.
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Ballet, karaoke, and other loanwords
Loanwords are words that have been borrowed from another language. Let’s look at some loanwords that you probably use every day.