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a unit of language with meaning; also, the beginning of almost every question on this site.
the way a word or expression is actually used. Usage can vary by region, context and register.
eager to know or learn something. A useful quality when a phrase does not look quite right.
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A broad reference covering everyday vocabulary and themed word collections.
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Scrabble, Wordle and unusual valid words worth learning.
Clear explanations for expressions, grammar questions and word pairs people genuinely hesitate over.
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