Language Stories
Learn all about the English language, from fun word facts and trivia to etymologies, meanings, histories, and more.
16 Spanish-Derived Words That Highlight Hispanic Cultures
13 Pizza Terms and Styles to Sauce up Your Pizza Lingo
“Aseptic” vs. “Sterile”: Do You Know the Difference?
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What’s The Difference Between Weather vs. Climate?
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“Holistic” vs. “Wholistic”: Do You Know The Whole Difference?
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What Do ™ , ® , and © Mean? Decoding Trademark Symbols
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What Makes “Passover” A Day Not To Overlook?
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“Bidet” vs. “Toilet”: Time To Flush Out The Differences
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“Supposedly” vs. “Supposably”: Yes, There Is a Difference
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Where Did The Name “Spring” Come From?
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“Pie” vs. “Cake”: What’s Baked Into Their Delicious Differences?
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Insure vs. Ensure vs. Assure: What’s the Difference?
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Bet You Can’t Guess Where The Word “Glamour” Comes From
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A Smack of Jellyfish, a Zeal of Zebras, and Other Fun Animal Group Names
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“Effectiveness” vs. “Efficacy” vs. “Efficiency”: When To Use Each Word For The Best Results
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Is Potato Salad Even A “Salad”?
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Is Fish Considered Meat?
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Definitely vs. Definitively: Learn The Difference
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“Turtle” vs. “Tortoise”: What’s The Difference?
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What’s The Name For The Dot Over “i” And “j”?
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“Proved” vs. “Proven”: Which One Should You Use?
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Depression vs. Anxiety: What’s The Difference?
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Inauguration vs. Swearing In: What’s The Difference?
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What You Need To Know About “Protester” vs. “Rioter” vs. “Terrorist” vs. “Mob”
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“Assent” vs. “Ascent”: What’s The Difference?
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Does “Bimonthly” Mean Twice a Month or Every Two Months?
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“Dementia” vs. “Alzheimer’s”: What’s The Difference?
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“Accept” vs. “Except”: What’s The Difference?
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“Placebo” vs. “Nocebo”: The Good And The Bad
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“Pagan” vs. “Wicca”: What Is The Difference?
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“Monolith” vs. “Megalith”: What’s The Difference?
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“Crow” vs. “Raven”: Do You Know The Difference?
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Is “Noel” the Same Thing as “Christmas”?
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Is It True “W” Can Be Used As A Vowel?
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“Nauseated” vs. “Nauseous”: Which One To Use When You’re Feeling Sick
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Where Does The Name “Saturday” Come From?
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“Alligator” vs. “Crocodile”: Do You Know The Difference?
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Where Did The Expression “Hair Of The Dog” Come From?
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“Cost” vs. “Price”: How Much Is The Difference?
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“Grieve” vs. “Bereave”: What Is The Difference?
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“Torturous” vs. “Tortuous”: What Is The Difference?
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Quadragenarian, Octogenarian And Other Decade Age Names
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“Recuse” vs. “Resign”: What’s The Difference?
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Where Does “Sunday” Get Its Name From?
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General To Private: What’s The Order Of Military Ranks?
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“Dopamine” vs. “Serotonin”: The Difference Between These Happy Hormones
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What Is The Difference Between “Equality” And “Equity”?
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Is “Exult” The Word You’ll Be Looking For After This Election?
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“Confident” vs. “Confidant”: What’s The Difference?
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Where Does The Word “Dracula” Come From?
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What Does The Name “Frankenstein” Actually Mean?
