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1. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionaryCambridge Free English Dictionary and Thesaurus

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Cambridge Dictionary - English dictionary, English-Spanish translation and British & American English audio pronunciation from Cambridge University Press.

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     ISSUE definition: 1. a subject or problem that people are...

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     AUTO definition: 1. a car: 2. of or by yourself, or...

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     VIBRANT definition: 1. energetic, exciting, and full of...

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     CONTAGIOUS definition: 1. A contagious disease can be caught...

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     PALETTE definition: 1. a thin board with curved edges and a...

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     DIVERSITY definition: 1. the fact of many different types of...

2. www.britannica.com › The-Oxford-English-DictionaryThe Oxford English Dictionary (OED) | Definition, History ...

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   Jun 21, 2024 · The Oxford English Dictionary, definitive historical dictionary of the English language, originally consisting of 12 volumes and a 1-volume supplement. The dictionary is a corrected and updated revision of A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles (NED), which was published in 10 volumes.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › British_slangBritish slang - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · ISBN 9781350374645. British slang is English-language slang originating from and used in the United Kingdom and also used to a limited extent in Anglophone countries such as India, Malaysia, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, especially by British expatriates. It is also used in the United States to a limited extent.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_British_termsGlossary of British terms not widely used in the United ...

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   Jun 23, 2024 · This is a list of British words not widely used in the United States. In Commonwealth of Nations, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, India, South Africa, and Australia, some of the British terms listed are used, although another usage is often preferred. Words with specific British English meanings that have different ...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_words_havingList of words having different meanings in American and ...

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   5 days ago · muffin. thick round baked yeast roll, usually toasted and served with butter (US: English muffin ) confection similar to a cupcake but unfrosted and less sweet, sometimes even savory (e.g., corn muffin) * (UK: American muffin ) muffler. a scarf. device to silence an automobile (UK: silencer) or gramophone. mum.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › English-languageEnglish language - Vocabulary, Grammar, Dialects | Britannica

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   6 days ago · English language - Vocabulary, Grammar, Dialects: The vocabulary of Modern English is approximately a quarter Germanic (Old English, Scandinavian, Dutch, German) and two-thirds Italic or Romance (especially Latin, French, Spanish, Italian), with copious and increasing importations from Greek in science and technology and with considerable ...

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   Where does English come from?

   • English originated in England and is the dominant language of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and various island nations in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It is also an official language of India, the Philippines, Singapore, and many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa.

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   What is a good dictionary of British slang?

   • The Ballantyne Press. Bernstein, Jonathan (2006). Knickers in a twist : a dictionary of British slang. Farmer, John; Henley, W. E. (1905). A Dictionary of Slang and Colloquial English. Geris, Jan (2003). American's guide to the British language : really, they talk like this every day. Green, Jonathon (2008). Chambers Slang Dictionary.

   British slang - Wikipedia

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   Where does British slang come from?

   • British slang is English-language slang originating from and used in the United Kingdom and also used to a limited extent in Anglophone countries such as India, Malaysia, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand, especially by British expatriates. It is also used in the United States to a limited extent.

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   What is a new English Dictionary?

   • The dictionary is a corrected and updated revision of A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles ( NED ), which was published in 10 volumes from February 1, 1884, to April 19, 1928, and which was designed to provide an inventory of words in use in English since the mid-12th century (and in some cases even earlier).

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   6 days ago · What is the English language? How many people speak English? Is African American Vernacular English a dialect of English? Where did English come from? Is English the official language of the United States of America? Recent News. July 1, 2024, 3:16 AM ET (DutchNews.nl)