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How to Use a Dictionary

Dictionaries are overflowing with interesting information! Here's how to get the most out of your dictionary.


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How to Use a Dictionary

 

The best way to find information in the dictionary

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Affect vs. Effect

 

Here's the lowdown on what may be the most confusing pair of words in the English language.

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

 

Thawing one of the mysteries of English

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Ending a Sentence with a Preposition

 

An old-fashioned rule we can no longer put up with.

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How a Ghost Word Appeared in the Dictionary

 

An imaginary word that snuck into the dictionary

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What Is an Eggcorn?

 

And how did it get that name?

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Is 'none' singular or plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?