A hyphenated phrase contains a hyphen, such as “full-time.” A non-hyphenated one does not. 🙃 #LanguageTool

Transitive verbs require direct objects. A direct object (which is a type of sentence ✨complement✨) is a noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb. For example, “bit” is a transitive verb. 🔹 The monkey bit the zookeeper.

What other strange words leave you *bamboozled*? 😵 #LanguageTool

This…is…fantastic! 🤣 #LanguageTool

⚠️ FYI: “Chasm” is a noun that means: 1) A deep cleft in the earth, rock, or another surface. 2) A profound difference, separation, or division between people, perspectives, feelings, etc. #LanguageTool

Sometimes it feels like the English language is laughing at our pain. 🫠 #LanguageTool

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💍 But “fiancé” and “fiancée” are homophones, meaning they’re pronounced identically. The difference in spelling (the extra ‘e’ at the end) comes from the French origin of the word, where nouns have gender-specific forms. #LanguageTool

Why can’t English just be normal? 🫠 #LanguageTool

💣 Where do we sign the petition to change the pronunciation of “bomb” to “boom”?

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Aliens probably have a much less confusing language than English, tbh. 👽 #LanguageTool

Monosyllabic means “consisting of one syllable.” Talk about not practicing what you preach. 😅 #LanguageTool

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