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BIPOC, Hygge, Sapiosexual, and Other New Dictionary Words of 2021 You Should Know
Well, it’s been a year. And like all years, some new and exciting terms have irrevocably entered our lexicon, as evidenced by their inclusion in the dictionary. Keep in mind, a word needs to be circulating for a while — often years — before it can get on Merriam-Webster’s radar. (Except COVID-19: That bastard went…
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How to Remember the Difference Between Invoke and Evoke
If you’ve ever wondered if you should invoke something or evoke it, you’re not alone. Not only do the words sound similar, but the difference in their meanings is subtle, and they’re also not likely to be words we use often. That’s when it’s time to invoke the knowledge of the grammar gods.
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How to Stop Mixing Up ‘Than’ and ‘Then’
If you’ve ever had to stop and ask yourself, “is it easier said than done, or easier said then done,” you are not alone. We probably don’t think about “than” versus “then” too often when we’re speaking because they sound so similar anyway. When we’re writing, though, these two little words, which look and function…