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“Gossip” began as a word for a godparent, then widened to mean a close companion and later a person known for idle talk.

“The eleventh hour” means the last possible moment. Its modern sense is linked to a biblical story about workers hired late in the day.

The symbol ¶ is called a pilcrow. Learn what it means, where it came from, and how editors and word processors use it.

Deliberate often suggests careful thought. Intentional means done on purpose. Here is how to choose the right word clearly.

Epicurean began as a word for followers of Epicurus. Over time, it came to describe refined enjoyment, especially of food and drink.