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Grammar & Usage

The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.'

For example, the different ways to use them in a sentence

Words Commonly Mispronounced

18 words even you might be mispronouncing

Democracy or Republic: What's the difference?

And which is the United States?

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Be dashing—and do it well

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Games & Quizzes

Wordplay

15 Words for Creepy Creatures

Who are you calling a hodag? Time to find out!

The History Behind 8 Halloween Words

'Wraith', 'banshee', and other haunting words

8 Words for Witchcraft and Black Magic

Featuring witchcraft, dark magic, evil spirits, and more

'Trick or Treat': A History

A tale of candy, costumes, and divine mischief

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Time Traveler

Find words from the year you were born … and beyond!

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