at and t cellular: Thankfulness and Gratitude Come in Different Languages

Monday, December 23, 2024

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Thankfulness and Gratitude Come in Different Languages

From Italian "sacks of thanks" to Persian blessings of health, gratitude takes many forms worldwide. Explore how many languages uniquely express appreciation.

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Is It Spelled "Burnt" or "Burned"?

While both are technically correct, they have distinctions — namely the part of speech and the context of the burning.

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What Does "Et Cetera" Mean?

Do you know what you mean when you throw "etc." onto the end of a sentence? It's a Latin abbreviation with more meaning than you might be aware of.

Grammar

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When Should I Use "Further" Versus "Farther"?

Learn a simple trick to master the difference between "further" and "farther" — two commonly confused words that even skilled writers mix up.

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Slang

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Do You Think You Can Translate Gen Z Slang?

As hesitant as we are to appear cringe, here's some insight into the Gen Z lexicon. But tread carefully in using, unless you are indeed a member of the group.