Word of the Day : September 19, 2024 Approbation noun ap-ruh-BAY-shun What It Means Approbation is a formal word that refers to praise or approval. // Their plan to rewild portions of the city’s parks has won the approbation of the mayor. See the entry > APPROBATION In Context “That’s not to say that all slang terms end up on the … Continue reading Word of the Day – Approbation
Word of the Day – By and Large
Word of the Day : September 18, 2024 By and Large adverb BYE-und-LAHRJ What It Means By and large is another way of saying "in general" or "on the whole." // By and large, I like the way things have gone. See the entry > BY AND LARGE In Context "… HBO’s Insecure, created, written, and produced by … Continue reading Word of the Day – By and Large
Word of the Day – Dally
Word of the Day : September 17, 2024 Dally verb DAL-ee What It Means The word dally has a number of meanings. To dally can be to physically linger or dawdle, or to waste time. Dally may also mean "to act playfully," especially in a romantic sense, or "to deal with something lightly or in a way that is not serious." … Continue reading Word of the Day – Dally
Word of the Day – Nebula
Word of the Day : September 16, 2024 Nebula noun NEB-yuh-luh What It Means A nebula is a large cloud of interstellar gas or dust. In nontechnical use, the word nebula also refers to a galaxy other than the Milky Way. // We were eventually able to see the nebula through the telescope. See the entry > NEBULA In Context … Continue reading Word of the Day – Nebula
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