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Booyah — Dictionary.com Is 30! A Trip Back to 1995

“Sale” vs. “Sell”: It Pays To Know The Difference

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“Jealousy” vs. “Envy”: Can You Feel the Difference?

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Learn the Birthstones That Make Each Month Sparkle

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22 Motivational Words To Propel You Into 2022

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Do You Know the Difference Between Amphibians and Reptiles?

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11 Contronyms You’ve Been Using Without Realizing It

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Where Does the Name “January” Come From?

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What Does “Auld Lang Syne” Actually Mean?

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15 Scottish Terms To Celebrate Old Times (And New!)

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Celebrate the Season with These Words for Capricorns

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Words To Know To Rejoice In The Christmas Season In...

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“Jail” vs. “Prison”: Do You Know The Difference?

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Wow Yourself With 17 Words With “Word” In Them

Word to the wise—this list of words with "word" in them is worth a read. You may know "password" and "buzzword," but what about these other words?

Get the word on this self-referential list!

Portmanteau And Other Cool Words About How We Use Words

You may know oxymorons and euphemisms, but there are numerous fun and fascinating ways words are used. Learn some of the cool words about words here.

Contextualize your lexicon!

11 Word Facts You're Wrong About

Sorry to burst your bubble, but chances are you've been using these words incorrectly all this time. Get the facts on some commonly mistaken words here.

Set the record straight!