“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” contains every letter in the alphabet, which is why it is called a pangram.
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When one English word means its opposite
Some English words can mean two opposite things. Learn how contronyms work, with clear examples like dust, left, and sanction.
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Kine was once a common plural of cow in English. Learn where it came from, why it faded, and how you may still see it in older writing.
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Use 100 repair phrases to ask for clarification, confirm meaning, and keep conversations smooth at work, school, or daily life when you missed something.
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[sic] shows that a quote is copied exactly, even if it contains an error. Here is what it means, where it comes from, and how to use it.