Word Matters
En podcast af Merriam-Webster, New England Public Media - Onsdage
102 Episoder
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Words Named After Real People
Udgivet: 13.10.2021 -
Taking an Ax—or Axe?—to the 'Podium' vs. 'Lectern' Debate
Udgivet: 6.10.2021 -
What's a folk etymology?
Udgivet: 29.9.2021 -
'Possum' or 'Opossum'?
Udgivet: 22.9.2021 -
How We Approach Compound Words
Udgivet: 15.9.2021 -
How Language Evolves (with Grammar Girl)
Udgivet: 8.9.2021 -
The Brothers Merriam: An Introduction
Udgivet: 18.8.2021 -
Who was this Webster guy, anyway?
Udgivet: 11.8.2021 -
All About Subject-Verb Agreement
Udgivet: 4.8.2021 -
The Invention of 'Introvert' (with Science Diction)
Udgivet: 28.7.2021 -
The Political 'Dog Whistle': Loud and Clear
Udgivet: 21.7.2021 -
Is 'vice versa' changing? & More Listener Questions
Udgivet: 14.7.2021 -
The Story of a Trending Word
Udgivet: 7.7.2021 -
A Totally Original History of 'Stereotype'
Udgivet: 30.6.2021 -
Is it 'pled' or 'pleaded'?
Udgivet: 23.6.2021 -
What is a word's 'first known use'?
Udgivet: 16.6.2021 -
Different Words for the Same Thing
Udgivet: 9.6.2021 -
The Words We Mispronounce
Udgivet: 2.6.2021 -
The Language of Spy and Detective Stories
Udgivet: 26.5.2021 -
Is it 'further' or 'farther'?
Udgivet: 19.5.2021
Word Matters is a show for readers, writers, and anyone who's curious about the English language. Join Merriam-Webster editors as they challenge supposed grammar rules, reveal the surprising origins behind words, tackle common questions, and generally geek out about the beautiful nightmare that is our language.
