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And if you’re a true dictionary lover, then you can always name your child “Merriam” or “Webster,” in honor of the oldest dictionary publisher in the United States. All jokes aside, word names offer ...

In American English, grammar experts prefer "toward" over "towards," along with "backward," "forward" and "afterward," though ...

Friendsgiving is a twist on the traditional Thanksgiving celebration, when friends, rather than family, come together to ...

What is bullying? What is harassment? The definitions in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary are simple. Bullying is abuse and ...

In English, ‘to gaslight’ is a transitive verb. The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines it as the ‘psychological manipulation ...

Friendsgiving is a fun, flexible way to gather with friends before the hustle and bustle of the holidays. But with the rising ...

“A state of well-being and contentment,” says Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. We’re none the wiser ... He’s never ...

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Another commonly misused phrase that makes even smart people look uneducated is “one in the same.” The correct version is ...