Language Stories
Learn all about the English language, from fun word facts and trivia to etymologies, meanings, histories, and more.
Psst! Do You Know Any English Words Without Vowels?
Homophone vs. Homonym vs. Homograph: What’s the Difference?
Let’s Cut to the Chase: Idioms Are a Piece of Cake
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How Did the Month of May Get Its Name?
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What’s The Difference Between Weather vs. Climate?
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“Holistic” vs. “Wholistic”: Do You Know The Whole Difference?
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What Do ™ , ® , and © Mean? Decoding Trademark Symbols
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What Makes “Passover” A Day Not To Overlook?
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“Bidet” vs. “Toilet”: Time To Flush Out The Differences
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“Supposedly” vs. “Supposably”: Yes, There Is a Difference
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Where Did The Name “Spring” Come From?
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“Pie” vs. “Cake”: What’s Baked Into Their Delicious Differences?
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Insure vs. Ensure vs. Assure: What’s the Difference?
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Bet You Can’t Guess Where The Word “Glamour” Comes From
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A Smack of Jellyfish, a Zeal of Zebras, and Other Fun Animal Group Names
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“Effectiveness” vs. “Efficacy” vs. “Efficiency”: When To Use Each Word For The Best Results
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Is Potato Salad Even A “Salad”?
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Is Fish Considered Meat?
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Definitely vs. Definitively: Learn The Difference
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“Turtle” vs. “Tortoise”: What’s The Difference?
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What’s The Name For The Dot Over “i” And “j”?
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“Proved” vs. “Proven”: Which One Should You Use?
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Depression vs. Anxiety: What’s The Difference?
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Inauguration vs. Swearing In: What’s The Difference?
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What You Need To Know About “Protester” vs. “Rioter” vs. “Terrorist” vs. “Mob”
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“Assent” vs. “Ascent”: What’s The Difference?
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Does “Bimonthly” Mean Twice a Month or Every Two Months?
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“Dementia” vs. “Alzheimer’s”: What’s The Difference?
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“Accept” vs. “Except”: What’s The Difference?
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“Placebo” vs. “Nocebo”: The Good And The Bad
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“Pagan” vs. “Wicca”: What Is The Difference?
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“Monolith” vs. “Megalith”: What’s The Difference?
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“Crow” vs. “Raven”: Do You Know The Difference?
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Is “Noel” the Same Thing as “Christmas”?
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Is It True “W” Can Be Used As A Vowel?
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“Nauseated” vs. “Nauseous”: Which One To Use When You’re Feeling Sick
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Where Does The Name “Saturday” Come From?
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“Alligator” vs. “Crocodile”: Do You Know The Difference?
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Where Did The Expression “Hair Of The Dog” Come From?
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“Cost” vs. “Price”: How Much Is The Difference?
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“Grieve” vs. “Bereave”: What Is The Difference?
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“Torturous” vs. “Tortuous”: What Is The Difference?
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Quadragenarian, Octogenarian And Other Decade Age Names
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“Recuse” vs. “Resign”: What’s The Difference?
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Where Does “Sunday” Get Its Name From?
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General To Private: What’s The Order Of Military Ranks?
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“Dopamine” vs. “Serotonin”: The Difference Between These Happy Hormones
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What Is The Difference Between “Equality” And “Equity”?
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Is “Exult” The Word You’ll Be Looking For After This Election?
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“Confident” vs. “Confidant”: What’s The Difference?
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Where Does The Word “Dracula” Come From?
