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    Knowledge - Grammar / Spelling

    Ever gotten called out for the difference between you’re and your? We’ve all been there–and we don’t ever want to go back. These insightful and interesting grammar articles will turn you into a word whiz quicker than you can blame autocorrect for your grammar faux pas.

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    “Bald-Faced” or “Bold-Faced”: Which Is Correct?

    These expressions are both used to describe a blatant lie—but are they interchangeable, or is only one of them correct?

    12 Funniest New Words Added to the Dictionary in 2020

    From puggle to nothingburger, these are the silliest words that were made official this past...

    12 Everyday Expressions You Didn’t Realize Were Sexist

    Words are only one of the many tools the patriarchy uses to keep women down.
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    Why Do We Say “Piqued My Interest”?

    The word "piqued" has more meanings than you might think!

    “Everyday” vs. “Every Day”: Here’s When to Use Each

    "Every day" and "everyday" are easily confused because they deal with the same concepts. But...

    What Does “P.S.” Stand For?

    When we add an afterthought to the end of our letters or emails, why do...
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    Among vs. Between: What’s the Difference?

    What's a small grammatical difference among friends! Or is it something different when it's between...
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    Sneaked vs. Snuck: Which Is Correct?

    What's the one thing that's more sneaky than a teenager, loophole, and a surprise fine...

    All of a Sudden vs. All of the Sudden: Which Is Correct?

    You've been using the phrase "all of a sudden" with confidence. Now "all of the...
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    Farther vs. Further: What’s the Difference?

    How far would you go to figure out the difference between further and farther? Look...

    15 Slang Words You Didn’t Know Were in the Dictionary

    English is an ever-evolving language, so as words make their way into the mainstream, they...

    Why the Dictionary Used to Include a Word That Never Existed

    Unfortunately, the word "dord" isn't a synonym for "density."

    13 Words from the First Dictionary That No Longer Exist

    Don't let these obscure words fade away!

    Can You Answer These 14 Dictionary Questions from Jeopardy!?

    We curated a quiz of JEOPARDY! clues for logophiles to test your knowledge of words...

    Can You Pass This Quiz of 4th Grade Spelling Words?

    You probably haven't taken a spelling test since grade school. If that's the case, it's...
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    McDonald’s Almost Sued the Dictionary—Here’s Why It Didn’t

    When the dictionary dared to diss them, McDonald's took it in stride. Sort of.

    13 Funniest Words Added to the Dictionary in the Last Decade

    From scrumdiddlyumptious to schmoozefest, these newly minted words reflect our culture and our sometimes hilarious...

    25 Brand-New Words Added to the Dictionary for 2019

    Merriam-Webster added over 600 new words to the dictionary this year. You'll find old words...

    The Oxford English Dictionary Forgot to Include This Word for 50 Years

    Thankfully, it's not a word we still use today.

    The Surprising Meaning Behind These 8 Really Weird Words

    Don't you just love 'petrichor'? Especially if you're one of the 'bibliobibuli' that feels especially...

    9 Fake Words That Actually Ended Up in the Dictionary

    Even dictionary editors make mistakes sometimes.

    These 13 2018 Dictionary Additions Are the Hardest Words to Spell and Pronounce

    Get ready, wordies! That's the new word for word-lover, but not all the new terms...

    10 Almost-Extinct Words You Should Start Using Right Away

    Whenever the dictionary gets updated, some words face the chopping block. If you would be...