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  2. 25 Everyday Words That Used to Have Different Meanings - AOL

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    With new words being added to the dictionary on an annual basis, the English language is always evolving. And in addition to the new words that are added every year, there are also new definitions ...

  3. Neologism - Wikipedia

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    Neologisms are often formed by combining existing words (see compound noun and adjective) or by giving words new and unique suffixes or prefixes. [9] Neologisms can also be formed by blending words, for example, "brunch" is a blend of the words "breakfast" and "lunch", or through abbreviation or acronym, by intentionally rhyming with existing words or simply through playing with sounds.

  4. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for ...

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    In today's puzzle, there are eight theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top-half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word:

  5. Nearly 700 New Words Were Just Added to the Dictionary—Here ...

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  6. List of words having different meanings in American and ...

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    For the second portion of the list, see List of words having different meanings in American and British English: M–Z. Asterisked (*) meanings, though found chiefly in the specified region, also have some currency in the other region; other definitions may be recognised by the other as Briticisms or Americanisms respectively. Additional usage ...

  7. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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    A new language is a new life (Persian proverb) [5] A penny saved is a penny earned; A picture is worth a thousand words; A rising tide lifts all boats; A rolling stone gathers no moss; A ship in a harbour is safe, but that's not what a ship is for; A stitch in time (saves nine) A watched man never plays; A watched pot/kettle never boils

  8. Lists of English words - Wikipedia

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    List of American words not widely used in the United Kingdom; List of British words not widely used in the United States; List of South African English regionalisms; List of words having different meanings in American and British English: A–L; List of words having different meanings in American and British English: M–Z

  9. Feeling ‘cheffy’? Here are all the food-related words that ...

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    Here is the list of food-related words Merriam-Webster just added to its dictionary (including some not-strictly-culinary words that can certainly be applied to the culinary world):