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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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    What Is “Doomscrolling”—And How to Stop the Cycle

    Up late reading bad news on your phone again? Here's how to stop the unhealthy habit of doomscrolling.
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    What Does FWIW Mean?

    FYI, this is what FWIW means.
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    50+ Acronym Examples and Texting Abbreviations

    Abbreviations and acronyms are meant to make communication easier. But who can keep track of...
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    What Does ICYMI Mean?

    You’ve likely seen it in your inbox or in your Twitter feed, but what does...

    Yes, There’s Actually a Difference Between the Terms “Dinner” and “Supper”

    If your grandparents or parents used the term "supper," there's a good chance your ancestors...
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    Here’s How Words Get Removed from the Dictionary

    The dictionary isn’t forever. Here’s the lowdown on what happens to a word when its...
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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...

    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...
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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...
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    Passed vs Past: What’s the Difference?

    Leave this common word mix-up in your past!

    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...

    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!

    23 New Slang Words You’ll Be Hearing More of in 2020

    Yolt is the new yeet. Brush up on these unofficial vocab words.

    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.
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    25 Fancy Words That Will Make You Sound Smarter

    We all want to sound smarter. With these fancy words, you can take your vocabulary...