Monday, December 2, 2024

How Your Favorite Emojis Have Changed

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Vocabulary

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16 of the Most Common Emoji — and How They've Changed

As lexicographers can attest, the meaning of a word or an emoji only works if that is how people are using it. Here are some of the most commonly used emoji and what they mean — at least for now.

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Idioms

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What Are the Origins of "Curiosity Killed the Cat"?

Every language has its own idioms (phrases whose figurative meanings aren't always clear from their literal phrasing), and many of those in English are based on animals. What are the origins of "curiosity killed the cat"?

Grammar

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Grade-School Grammar Lessons You Probably Forgot

Let's take a trip back to some basic grammar lessons and relearn a few we might have forgotten. From ordering subjects and verbs to deciding how to show possession, we naturally use these grammar rules in everyday speech.

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Vocabulary

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"Interstate" or "Freeway"? Understanding the Different Names for Roads

Ever wondered about the differences between various highways and byways? This guide breaks down the unique purposes and histories behind the roads we travel every day.

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Slang

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8 Gnarly Slang Terms Made Popular by Generation X

Gen Xers grew up under the effects of cable television, new musical genres, and a changing economy. Let's take a nostalgic journey into the radical world of Gen X slang.