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Word History

Words of the Year: 1066

Why is pig meat called 'pork' and cow meat called 'beef?' Because English took on a big serving of French words following the Norman Conquest.


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Words of the Year: 1066

 

English was never the same after the Norman Conquest

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How to Remember 'Affect' and 'Effect'

 

A simple way to keep them apart. (Most of the time.)

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How Do You Pronounce 'Groceries'?

 

Is there one standard way?

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Is 'none' singular or plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?

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Hopefully

 

We believe the popular usage of this word is correct

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I vs. Me

 

'Between you and __'? Simple guidance for a tricky pronoun.

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'Nip it in the butt' or 'Nip it in the bud'?

 

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