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Further vs. Farther

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


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Further vs. Farther

 

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

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There, They're, Their

 

There, there. We'll sort it out.

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What Is 'Semantic Bleaching'?

 

How 'literally' can mean "figuratively"

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Hopefully

 

We believe the popular usage of this word is correct

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The True Story of the Backward Index

 

These people needed a computer

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How Do You Pronounce 'Groceries'?

 

Is there one standard way?

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How a Ghost Word Appeared in the Dictionary

 

An imaginary word that snuck into the dictionary