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   revenge travel

   Revenge travel is a slang term for leisure travel that follows a period of being unable to travel. Specifically, the term originated as a way to refer to vacationing following the lessening of COVID-19 restrictions…
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   “Viola” vs. “Violin”: Time To Sound Out Their Differences

   The words viola and violin sound very similar, but do the instruments sound the same? In this article, we’ll note the difference between a viola and a violin, including in size and tone, and also list the other members of the violin family of instruments. The difference between viola and violin First, the similarities: both the violin and viola are members of the violin family …

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   “Imply” vs. “Infer”: Learn The Difference

   The difference between infer and imply can be confusing enough, so we’re going to skip the subtle hints and just come right out and explain it. In this article, we’ll explain the distinction between infer and imply, note how their meanings can sometimes overlap, provide examples of how they’re used, and even cover the adjective forms inferred and implied. The verb imply means “to indicate …

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   Friyay

   Friyay is a slang term used as an informal synonym for Friday. It’s also used as an interjection to celebrate and express joy that it’s Friday (and thus the beginning of the weekend), very similar…
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   To vs. Too vs. Two: Two Ways To Remember The Difference

   The words to, too, and two sound exactly alike but are used in completely different ways. They are classic examples of what we call homophones—words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and spellings. Because they’re so similar, they often get mixed up in written language. In this article, we’ll give you everything you need to make sure you choose the right to, …

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   How Have You Been Saying These 15 Mispronounced International City Names?

   Have you been overcome with wanderlust lately? If you’re antsy to travel or are already planning a trip to a faraway locale, you might want to take a moment to consider the name of your destination. It’s possible that you may not even know how to pronounce the name of this city! As it turns out, even the most well-known cities around the globe can …

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   Let’s Go Brandon

   Let’s Go Brandon is a euphemistic phrase used by critics of US President Joe Biden to mean “Fuck Joe Biden.” On social media, the phrase is commonly used as the hashtag #LetsGoBrandon. The phrase originated…
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   Pancakes vs. Flapjacks vs. Hotcakes: How They Stack Up

   Break out the maple syrup, because we are about to dig into some tasty stacks of pancakes, flapjacks, and hotcakes. But do these three words all refer to the same thing, or are there subtle differences? And what about griddlecakes? In this article, we’ll serve up an explanation of how the words pancakes, flapjacks, hotcakes, and griddlecakes differ and how they overlap. A pancake is …

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   unalive

   Unalive is a slang term used on social media as a replacement for the verb kill or other death-related terms, often in the context of suicide. Unalive is typically used as a way of circumventing…
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    Examples Of Every Letter Being Silent, With 1 Exception

    You probably already know that English features many, many words with silent letters—letters that appear in the word but aren’t pronounced and often make us wonder what they are even doing there. For example, the letter B in the words debt and thumb. Or whatever the heck is going on in the words colonel, queue, and bourgeoisie. Even though you’re probably already familiar with silent letters, …

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    “Cello” vs. “Bass”: Think Deeply On The Difference

    If your cello sounds a little fishy, it might be a bass. Terrible puns aside, it can be easy to confuse the two lowest and largest members of the violin family. But are the cello and bass really all that different? In this article, we’ll break down the difference between a cello and a bass and explain why the bass that’s a member of the …

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    How To Refer To Little People: The Terms To Know

    Most people are familiar with the use of the term little people in reference to people who have dwarfism—people whose short stature is the result of a medical or genetic condition. But it’s not the only term. In this article, we’ll note the range of terms and preferences and explain some of the notable reasons behind these preferences. Content warning: The end of this article …