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Word History

The History of 'Cynic'

How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.

How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.

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The History of 'Cynic'

 

How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.

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Further vs. Farther

 

They started as same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.

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Sneaked vs. Snuck

 

How the irregular 'snuck' sneaked into the dictionary

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'One in the same' or 'One and the same'?

 

Is it all the same anyway?

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Our research turned up two archaic literal meanings

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Lay vs. Lie

 

Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.

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

 

We're gonna stop you right there

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