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Jim Gaffigan & 'Pale' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Legendary figures and the words that define them Featuring
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How to Remember the Spelling of 'Definitely' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
'Definitely' is one of the most frequently misspelled words. If you remember that 'finite' is a part of it, you'll probably have an easier time.
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Whoopi Goldberg & 'EGOT' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Legendary figures and the words that define them Featuring
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/word-choices-emma-straub
Word Choices: Emma Straub, Novelist and Children’s Book Author (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster talks to Emma Straub about the words that make up her children's book Very Good Hats.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/cynic
History of the Word 'Cynic' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/is-it-all-over-sudden-or-all-of-a-sudden-video
All Over Sudden vs All Of a Sudden: Which is Right? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
When something happens unexpectedly, you could say it happens 'all of a sudden.' But some people hear 'all over sudden,' which is an 'eggcorn.'
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Further vs. Farther (Video) | Merriam-Webster
'Further' and 'farther' started as the same word, but their meanings have drifted apart over time.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/old-school-grammar
Old-School Grammar (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer. Featuring Emily Brewster
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/uncommon-and-surprising-onomatopoeia-words
Uncommon and Surprising Onomatopoeia Words (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Many onomatopoeia words are easy to recognize, like fizz and pop. Others are a little more surprising, like slap, tinker, and chitchat. Associate Editor...
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English Words from French: The Norman Conquest (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Why is pig meat is called pork and cow meat is called beef? Because English took on a big serving of French words following the Norman Conquest.
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Oscar the Grouch & 'Scram' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Legendary figures and the words that define them Featuring
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/word-choices-gabrielle-zevin
Word Choices: Gabrielle Zevin, Novelist (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Award-winning author Gabrielle Zevin talks with Merriam-Webster about her New York Times best-seller, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Gabrielle discusses...
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Word Choices: Celeste Ng, Novelist (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Acclaimed writer Celeste Ng talks to us about word choices in her best-selling novel Our Missing Hearts.
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Jim Gaffigan & 'Pale' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Legendary figures and the words that define them Featuring
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/bryan-cranston-pollyannaish-word-icons
Bryan Cranston & 'Pollyannaish' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Legendary figures and the words that define them Featuring
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/lay-vs-lie
Lay vs. Lie (Video) | Merriam-Webster
This has been tripping up English speakers for 700 years. Emily Brewster clarifies the difference between lay and lie.
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"Weird Al" Yankovic & 'Weird' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
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"Weird Al" Yankovic & 'Weird' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Legendary figures and the words that define them Featuring
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How Do You Pronounce 'Vase'? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Depending on location, there are three main pronunciations of 'vase.' All of them are considered standard.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/how-to-remember-affect-and-effect
How to Remember Affect and Effect | Video (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Usually if you need an action word, affect is the verb you are looking. One thing can affect another. If you are looking for a noun, then effect is your go to,...
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/how-to-spell-definitely
How to Remember the Spelling of 'Definitely' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
'Definitely' is one of the most frequently misspelled words. If you remember that 'finite' is a part of it, you'll probably have an easier time.
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Is It 'Attorney Generals' Or 'Attorneys General'? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
'Poets laureate'? 'Court-martials'? The curious history of postpositive adjectives in English.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/word-choices-emily-flake
Word Choices: Emily Flake, New Yorker Cartoonist (Video) | Merriam-Webster
New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake talks with us about choosing the words that go with her pictures.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/nip-it-in-the-butt-bud-eggcorn-video
Nip it in the Butt or 'Nip it in the Bud? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
You want to stop something before it gets worse or out of control? You're going to want to 'nip it in the bud,' rather than 'nip it in the butt.' Think about...
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/intensive-intents-and-purposes-eggcorn-video
All Intensive Purposes or All Intents and Purposes? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
If two thing achieve the same result or have the same effect, they are the same 'for all intents and purposes.' Some people hear 'for all intensive purposes'...
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/bryan-cranston-pollyannaish-word-icons
Bryan Cranston & 'Pollyannaish' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Legendary figures and the words that define them Featuring
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/word-choices-emily-flake
Word Choices: Emily Flake, New Yorker Cartoonist (Video) | Merriam-Webster
New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake talks with us about choosing the words that go with her pictures.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/pictures-in-the-dictionary
Pictures in the Dictionary (Video) | Merriam-Webster
The story of those iconic illustrations. Featuring Peter Sokolowski
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Oscar the Grouch & 'Scram' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Legendary figures and the words that define them Featuring
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/uncommon-and-surprising-onomatopoeia-words
Uncommon and Surprising Onomatopoeia Words (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Many onomatopoeia words are easy to recognize, like fizz and pop. Others are a little more surprising, like slap, tinker, and chitchat. Associate Editor...
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Heidi Klum & 'Worm' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Legendary figures and the words that define them Featuring
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/why-is-there-a-c-in-indict
Why is there a 'c' in 'indict'? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
'Indict' is another English word that doesn't like to follow the rules. Why don't we pronounce the 'c.' Editor Peter Sokolowski explains the selling of indict...
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/the-awkward-case-of-his-or-her
Is singular 'they' a better choice? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
It's actually fine to use 'their' as a singular pronoun. We explain why.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/day-today-or-day-to-day-eggcorn-video
Is It 'day today' or 'day-to-day'? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
The little things you do as part of your routine or job are 'day-to-day' operations. You do them everyday, not just 'today' as opposed to 'tomorrow.' 'Day...
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/word-choices-gabrielle-zevin
Word Choices: Gabrielle Zevin, Novelist (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Award-winning author Gabrielle Zevin talks with Merriam-Webster about her New York Times best-seller, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Gabrielle discusses...
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/old-school-grammar
Old-School Grammar (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer. Featuring Emily Brewster
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/serial-comma
The Serial Comma Explained (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Are the serial comma and the Oxford comma the same thing? What's the Harvard comma, and how many non-Harvard alumni use that term? The answers are in this...
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/hot-mess
Hot Mess (Video) | Merriam-Webster
You're probably familiar with the term 'hot mess'. But do you know how old 'hot mess' really is? Our research turned up two archaic literal meanings.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/there-theyre-their
There, They're, Their (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Emily Brewster explains the difference between 'there,' 'they're', and 'their'.
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How Do You Pronounce 'Vase'? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Depending on location, there are three main pronunciations of 'vase.' All of them are considered standard.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/why-is-there-a-c-in-indict
Why is there a 'c' in 'indict'? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
'Indict' is another English word that doesn't like to follow the rules. Why don't we pronounce the 'c.' Editor Peter Sokolowski explains the selling of indict...
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/day-today-or-day-to-day-eggcorn-video
Is It 'day today' or 'day-to-day'? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
The little things you do as part of your routine or job are 'day-to-day' operations. You do them everyday, not just 'today' as opposed to 'tomorrow.' 'Day...
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Nip it in the Butt or 'Nip it in the Bud? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
You want to stop something before it gets worse or out of control? You're going to want to 'nip it in the bud,' rather than 'nip it in the butt.' Think about...
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/cynic
History of the Word 'Cynic' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit of virtue came to describe eye-rolling criticism.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/intensive-intents-and-purposes-eggcorn-video
All Intensive Purposes or All Intents and Purposes? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
If two thing achieve the same result or have the same effect, they are the same 'for all intents and purposes.' Some people hear 'for all intensive purposes'...
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/pictures-in-the-dictionary
Pictures in the Dictionary (Video) | Merriam-Webster
The story of those iconic illustrations. Featuring Peter Sokolowski
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Heidi Klum & 'Worm' (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Legendary figures and the words that define them Featuring
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/ending-a-sentence-with-a-preposition
Ending a Sentence with a Preposition (Video) | Merriam-Webster
A preposition is a perfectly appropriate kind of word to end a sentence with. Find out why this is an old-fashioned rule we can no longer put up with.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/serial-comma
The Serial Comma Explained (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Are the serial comma and the Oxford comma the same thing? What's the Harvard comma, and how many non-Harvard alumni use that term? The answers are in this...
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Why did Yankee Doodle call a feather 'macaroni'? (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Ever wonder why Yankee Doodle called the feather macaroni? Well, when macaroni was a new and exotic food, the term was also used to demonstrate how stylish an...
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Sneaked vs. Snuck (Video) | Merriam-Webster
How the irregular 'snuck' sneaked into the dictionary.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/video/word-choices-emma-straub
Word Choices: Emma Straub, Novelist and Children’s Book Author (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Merriam-Webster talks to Emma Straub about the words that make up her children's book Very Good Hats.
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Fun, Funner, Funnest (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Though many insist 'funner' is not a word, it makes a great deal of sense.
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https://www.merriam-webster.com:443/video/soop-vs-soup
An Abbreviated History of American English Spelling (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Noah Webster had many spelling suggestions for the new nation. Some made the cut (color, theater) and some didn't (soop, wimmen, headake).
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Word Choices: Ophira Eisenburg, Stand-Up Comic (Video) | Merriam-Webster
Stand-up comic Ophira Eisenberg talks with us about the word choices that make jokes work.
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