Word of the Year: Every year, leading dictionary websites select a “Word of the Year” to reflect the most important social, cultural, and digital trends of that year. These words are not chosen ...

These words don’t mean what they once did centuries ago. In Shakespeare’s time, “cunning” simply meant clever or intellectually sharp, without any shady undertones. Today, calling someone cunning ...

A single English verb carries more definitions than any other in the language. Lexicographers have confirmed that the word 'Run' holds 645 distinct meanings in the Oxford English Dictionary’s upcoming ...

Jeffrey Epstein's blackboard on his private Caribbean island had 12 bizarre words written down on it that have sparked a mystery online. Never before seen photos and videos from Little St. James led ...

Just when we thought there was nothing more to glean about the dismal failings and vicious little lies of the senior police officers who covered their tracks after the scandal of Hillsborough, more of ...

If we were truly aware of the power embedded in our words, in casual conversation, in a sentence spoken in anger or sarcasm, we would be far more cautious. The figure of our matriarch Rachel occupies ...

How did a term that once described the bodily fluids governing human temperament evolve over time to represent cheerful confidence? The answer leads us through medieval medicine, Shakespeare and ...

Analysis: Figurative language is the term for the many linguistic devices we consciously or subconsciously draw upon in our conversations The traditional method for learning another language was to ...

Grammarly now has a new document-based interface, built on the back of Coda, the productivity startup it acquired last year. The interface also sports an AI assistant, as well as a few AI tools meant ...

For Class 7 students, developing a robust vocabulary is crucial for several reasons. It serves as a cornerstone for effective communication, both in academic settings and daily interactions. A strong ...

Scotland's top words and phrases have been named, with a list rounding up more than 40 terms. On Thursday, July 24, Cottages & Castles published a "wee guide to Scottish slang". The experts rounded up ...

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