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“Prebiotics” vs. “Probiotics:” What’s the Difference?

What Is Phonetic Spelling?

Education

Why Isn’t It “Pardon my German?”

Idioms

The Longest Words In The English Language

Language Stories

Inertia vs. Momentum: Which Keeps You Moving?

Commonly Confused

What Does “Wag the Dog” Mean?

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Soccer Terms For When The World Cup Is The Only...

Current Events

Is Friday Named After A Goddess With A Chariot Pulled...

Word Origins

English Words From The Pharaohs

Trending Words

Are New Idioms Ever Created?

Idioms

“Misogyny” vs. “Sexism”: Do You Know The Difference?

Commonly Confused

What Is A Schwa?

Language Stories

Puppy Love And Other Animal-inspired Phrases

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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!