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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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Alright vs. All Right

 

Is 'alright' all right?

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Webster's Dictionary of 1864

 

The landmark edition that transformed the way dictionaries are made.

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How a Ghost Word Appeared in the Dictionary

 

An imaginary word that snuck into the dictionary

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Why is there a 'd' in 'fridge' but not in 'refrigerator'?

 

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Is 'none' singular or plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?

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