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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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Is 'None' Singular or Plural?

 

Or both? Or neither?

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Webster's Dictionary of 1864

 

The landmark edition that transformed the way dictionaries are made.

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How to Remember the Spelling of 'Definitely'

 

A definitive answer.

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How a Ghost Word Appeared in the Dictionary

 

An imaginary word that snuck into the dictionary

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'Nip it in the butt' or 'Nip it in the bud'?

 

We're gonna stop you right there

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'One in the same' or 'One and the same'?

 

Is it all the same anyway?

Games & Quizzes

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Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Word Game Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
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Quiz: Spot the Anagram! Scramble these words to find new words with the e...
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