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

“Bug” vs. “Insect”

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Basic Spelling Rules Explained

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The 8 Parts Of Speech In English

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What Is The Difference Between Snow Flurries vs. Snow Showers?

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“Attorney” vs. “Lawyer”: What’s the Difference?

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13 Essential Literary Terms

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Disinterested vs. Uninterested

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11 Names For Facial Hair (We Could Do Without)

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Words That Can’t Exist Without Their Negative Prefixes

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Extra! Extra! Journalism Jargon Explained

Hobbies & Passions

Bond Ambition: “Squads” and “Squad Goals” Explained

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Is Irregardless A Word?

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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!