Monday, November 25, 2024

Carpe Diem With These Everyday Latin Phrases

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Carpe Diem With These Everyday Latin Phrases

We could go on ad infinitum (forever) about the influence of Latin on the English-speaking world, but instead, let's learn the roots of the most common Latin phrases we use today.

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Grammar

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Verbing: How To Turn a Noun Into a Verb

Nouns turn into verbs all the time. Consider, for example, how "adult" became "adulting." Here are some other words that work across multiple parts of speech.

Slang

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Order Up! The Origins of Sandwich Slang

The nicknames for sandwiches are almost as numerous as the toppings they can be served with. Learn some of America's favorite regional sandwich slang.

Vocabulary

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15 of the Most Commonly Mispronounced Words in English

Even words that seem like they have simple spellings can have tricky pronunciations. Here are some of the most commonly mispronounced words and how to say them properly.

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Language

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English Dialects: British vs. American

English is the most-studied language in the world, with around 1.5 billion people speaking 150 different English dialects. Let's look at the main branches: British and American.