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Webster's Dictionary of 1864

The landmark edition that transformed the way dictionaries are made.

The landmark edition that transformed the way dictionaries are made.

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Webster's Dictionary of 1864

 

The landmark edition that transformed the way dictionaries are made.

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Fun, Funner, Funnest

 

Why does it sound strange to say 'funner' or 'funnest?'

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Video: Why is there a 'c' in 'indict'?

 

And who put it there, anyway?

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How a Word Gets into the Dictionary

 

What our editors are looking for when they enter words in Merriam-Webster.

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Literally

 

A word that (literally) drives people nuts

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I vs. Me

 

'Between you and __'? Simple guidance for a tricky pronoun.

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How to Remember 'Affect' and 'Effect'

 

A simple way to keep them apart. (Most of the time.)

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The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
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