I thought I had mastered the English language, until someone passed on that a friend of mine had recently passed out. I was so upset that I passed on an opportunity of a lifetime while I wept. This… Read More
Author: Mario Cloutier
Category: Earthly Contemplations
Tags: #earthlycontemplations, #english, #ESL, #funny, #joke, #phrasalverb, #silly, #welcometoearthdoctorS
How does a language evolve to contain contranyms, i.e., words with opposite meanings (e.g., Bolt – to fasten or to flee quickly)? After all, throughout history there were professional lexicographers keeping track of words and their definitions. A… Read More
Author: Mario Cloutier
Category: Earthly Contemplations
Tags: #contranym, #definition, #earthlycontemplations, #english, #ESL, #funny, #joke, #joker, #jokester, #language, #practicaljoke, #silly, #welcometoearthdoctorS
