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Five Fantastic Examples of Semantic Bleaching
Many words in the English language have lost the intensity of their original meaning. For...
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What Are Copular Verbs?
Copular verbs are an essential part of the English language, so it’s important to know...
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Spelling Tips: Sombre vs Somber
Do somber and sombre have the same meaning? And if so, why are there two...
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Vocabulary Tips: How to Use “Graduate” and “Graduated”
A lot of people get confused by the word graduate, because it can be a...
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How to Type an En Dash and Em Dash on Windows and Mac Devices
The en dash (–) and em dash (—) are useful punctuation marks, but unfortunately, you...
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How to Format an APA Title Page
There are various styles and formats that colleges and universities prescribe for use in articles,...
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Breaking Up Your Paragraphs: A Few Quick Tips
Large blocks of solid text are off-putting and difficult for readers to follow. Good authors...
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Why “Flip-Flop” Sounds Correct, but “Flop-Flip” Does Not
Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? Well, two of the Three Little Pigs were....
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Vocabulary Tips: Synonyms for “Amazing”
Amazing is an adjective that means to cause wonder or astonishment. We use it to...
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Should Bullet-Point Lists End with a Period?
Bullet-point (or vertical) lists are a convenient and eye-catching method of summarizing content in your...
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Acronyms vs. Initialisms: What’s the Difference?
Acronyms and initialisms are two types of abbreviation that typically consist of the first letter...
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A Definitive Guide to the Oxford Comma
An Oxford comma—also known as a serial comma—is a comma placed after the second-to-last item...
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