Word of the Day
backfire
Definition: (verb) Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect.
Synonyms: backlash, recoil.
Usage: Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble.
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backfire
Definition: (verb) Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect.
Synonyms: backlash, recoil.
Usage: Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble.
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backfire
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Idiom of the Day
on the gravy train
In a state, position, or job where one makes an excessive amount of money without expending much or any effort. Watch the video
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on the gravy train
In a state, position, or job where one makes an excessive amount of money without expending much or any effort. Watch the video
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on the gravy train
Definition of on the gravy train in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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Word of the Day: whimsical
This word has appeared in 243 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: whimsical
This word has appeared in 243 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: whimsical
This word has appeared in 243 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
indulge in
to do something that gives you pleasure, even though there could be some negative consequences
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indulge in
to do something that gives you pleasure, even though there could be some negative consequences
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indulge in
Word of the Day
compendious
Definition: (adjective) Containing or stating briefly and concisely all the essentials.
Synonyms: succinct, summary, compact.
Usage: It was a sort of hand-book for women with grievances (and all women had them), a sort of compendious theory and practice of feminine free morality.
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compendious
Definition: (adjective) Containing or stating briefly and concisely all the essentials.
Synonyms: succinct, summary, compact.
Usage: It was a sort of hand-book for women with grievances (and all women had them), a sort of compendious theory and practice of feminine free morality.
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compendious
Definition, Synonyms, Translations of compendious by The Free Dictionary
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Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
go over (3)
to cause a reaction of some sort, especially from an audience
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go over (3)
to cause a reaction of some sort, especially from an audience
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go over (3)
Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
knock off (2)
to kill someone, to murder someone
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knock off (2)
to kill someone, to murder someone
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knock off (2)
Idiom of the Day
on the hush-hush
In a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; being known only by a select few people. Watch the video
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on the hush-hush
In a state of secrecy or minimal public knowledge; being known only by a select few people. Watch the video
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on the hush-hush
Definition of on the hush-hush in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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Word of the Day: taqueria
This word has appeared in 29 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: taqueria
This word has appeared in 29 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: taqueria
This word has appeared in 29 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Wordsmith.org: Today's Word
spadiceous
adjective: 1. Of a reddish-brown color. 2. Relating to a spadix, the floral spike usually enclosed in a spathe.
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spadiceous
adjective: 1. Of a reddish-brown color. 2. Relating to a spadix, the floral spike usually enclosed in a spathe.
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spadiceous
adjective: 1. Of a reddish-brown color. 2. Relating to a spadix, the floral spike usually enclosed in a spathe.
Idiom of the Day
on (someone's) wrong side
Displeasing to someone; provoking someone's anger, contempt, or dismissal. Watch the video
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on (someone's) wrong side
Displeasing to someone; provoking someone's anger, contempt, or dismissal. Watch the video
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on (someone's) wrong side
Definition of on (someone's) wrong side in the Idioms Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
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Word of the Day
umbrageous
Definition: (adjective) Affording or forming shade.
Synonyms: shadowed, shady.
Usage: The chief beauty of trees consists in the deep shadow of their umbrageous boughs.
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umbrageous
Definition: (adjective) Affording or forming shade.
Synonyms: shadowed, shady.
Usage: The chief beauty of trees consists in the deep shadow of their umbrageous boughs.
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umbrageous
Definition, Synonyms, Translations of umbrageous by The Free Dictionary
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Word of the Day: humility
This word has appeared in 553 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: humility
This word has appeared in 553 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
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Word of the Day: humility
This word has appeared in 553 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?
Phrasal Verb of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
talk over
to discuss a situation with someone, usually before making a decision
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talk over
to discuss a situation with someone, usually before making a decision
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Slang of the Day | Vocabulary | EnglishClub
flake
an unreliable person who says they'll do something, but then doesn't do it
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flake
an unreliable person who says they'll do something, but then doesn't do it
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flake