at and t cellular: Oops! 6 English Words Created Through a Mistake

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Receiving too many emails? I would like less mail

Editors' choice

Stories You'll Love

Syllabus educational plan and papers on a desk

Vocabulary

4 MIN READ

8 LIKES

Oops! 6 English Words Created Through a Mistake

When a certain nonsense word or spelling variation gets used often enough, it gains the attention of lexicographers and might eventually get the "official" dictionary seal of approval.

Advertisers help keep Word Smarts free

Top view, computer and hands typing in office

Grammar

3 MIN READ

18 LIKES

Is It "Make Due" or "Make Do"?

We have to make due (or is it make do?) in tough situations. Let's at least clear up the spelling.

Idioms

2 MIN READ

9 LIKES

Why Is It Called a Pipe Dream?

This term has roots in a centuries-old illicit practice, but today it has a wishful connotation that can be hard to let go.

Idioms

2 MIN READ

37 LIKES

What Does "Roger That" Mean?

What does it mean when someone says, "roger that"? The answer is in the alphabet.

Advertisers help keep Word Smarts free

Language

2 MIN READ

10 LIKES

What's the Difference Between Bugs and Insects?

When is it appropriate to call something a bug vs. an insect? To understand this debate, let's travel back to a middle school science class lesson.

Advertisers help keep Word Smarts free

1550 Larimer Street, Suite 431, Denver, CO 80202

posted by June Lesley at 10:01 AM

at and t cellular

info at and t cellular

Oops! 6 English Words Created Through a Mistake

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Oops! 6 English Words Created Through a Mistake

Is It "Make Due" or "Make Do"?

Why Is It Called a Pipe Dream?

What Does "Roger That" Mean?

What's the Difference Between Bugs and Insects?

0 Comments:

About Me

Google Search

Links

Previous Posts

Archives