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Here’s When You Should Use a Semicolon
The semicolon is the comma's first cousin, but it works a little bit harder; it also makes you look smarter.
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Why Do We Say the “Dog Days of Summer”?
Dogs are man's best friend and adorable, but what do they have to do with summer?
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105 Funny Words That Sound Ridiculous but Are Totally Real
Do you think you have a good vocabulary? We can guarantee you've probably never heard some of these funny words...
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23 Grammar Memes That’ll Crack You Up
These memes about spelling and grammar errors will tickle you're—sorry, YOUR—funny bone!
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Word Power Vocabulary Quiz: Words Beginning with A-M
Match the word to its correct definition to test your Word Power.
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50 Examples of Onomatopoeia You Never Thought of
You know the classic examples of onomatopoeia like “boom,” “splat,” and “pow,” but there are plenty of words you use...
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Where Did the Phrase “Knock on Wood” Come From?
Cracking down on the meaning of this popular superstition, one knock at a time! Learn the "knock on wood" meaning...
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80 Acronym Examples You Should Know
Acronyms make communication easier, but who can keep track of what they mean? We can, and now you can too...
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What Does RSVP Mean on an Invite?
Even if you know what you're supposed to do, can you answer the question “What does RSVP stand for?”
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Acronym vs. Abbreviation vs. Initialism: What’s the Difference?
What's the difference when discussing acronym vs. abbreviation vs. initialism? It has to do with how you're shortening a word...
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What Do AM and PM Stand For?
We use these abbreviations all the time, but do we actually know what they mean?
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What Does ICYMI Mean?
You’ve likely seen it in your inbox or in your Twitter feed, but what does ICYMI mean?
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What Does “Ms.” Stand For?
What does Ms. stand for? Despite the period, it's not an abbreviation! Here's the real answer, and why it's important...
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What GIF Stands for and How to Pronounce It
Most everyone uses them, and most people have a very firm opinion on how to pronounce the acronym.
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Ever Wondered Why There’s an “R” in “Mrs.”?
It's pronounced "missus," so what's with the "R" in Mrs.?
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What SOS Stands For and Where It Came From
Nope, it's not "save our ship." Not even close.
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What Does FWIW Mean?
This unusual-looking abbreviation will never slow you down again.
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What Does “P.S.” Stand For?
When we add an afterthought to the end of our letters or emails, why do we preface it with these...
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What Does Wi-Fi Stand For?
Hint: It's not "wireless fidelity."
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The 23 Hardest Winning Words from the National Spelling Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee has been a (mostly) yearly tradition since the 1920s. How would you fare trying to...
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30 of the Most Common Gen Z Slang Words, Decoded
This list hits different, fam.
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What Is an Oxymoron? The Definition and 26 Examples of Oxymorons
We use oxymorons all the time, but have you ever thought about how weird they actually are? A closer look...
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13 Funny Palindrome Sentences That Will Crack You Up
If you thought palindrome words were cool, get ready to have your mind blown by these full palindrome sentences.
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26 Palindrome Examples: Words and Phrases That Are the Same Backward and Forward
What is a palindrome? Palindrome words and phrases are spelled the same backward and forward. After reading our roundup, you'll...
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What Exactly Does the “Q” in “Q-tips” Stand For?
Q-tips are everywhere. You can find them in bathrooms, in doctor's office, and in episodes of CSI. But what exactly...
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Chef’s Kiss, Doggo, GOATED and 21 Other Words Added to the Dictionary for 2023
Merriam-Webster is giving the dictionary a little "zhuzh" with its latest update
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18 Portmanteau Words You Never Thought Of
Love going out for brunch, staying at motels, or playing Pokémon? We bet you didn't know that all these words...
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13 Grammatical Mistakes That Are Making You Look Bad
You should of known better! Actually, you should HAVE known better about these common grammar pet peeves that drive people...
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To Whom It May Concern: What It Means and How to Use It
There are times when we need to write important letters to people who we don't know, and who may be...