Imagine a person who cannot leave a place because they are being held by someone else. You may call that person a prisoner. But English has many other words that can describe a prisoner, depending on ...
Have you ever needed to say that something was done in a formal or approved way. You may use the word officially. For example, a school may officially announce a holiday. A company may officially hire...
Have you ever needed another word for operation while writing an essay, email, or blog post? The word “operation” can have many meanings. It can mean a task, a process, a business activity, or even a ...
Have you ever mixed two things and wanted a better word than “blend”? Maybe you mixed colors, foods, sounds, or ideas. The word blend means to mix two or more things so they become one. For example, y...
Have you ever used the word “turned” many times while speaking or writing? Learning new words can help you express your ideas in a better way. Synonyms for turned are words that have a similar meaning...
Have you ever heard someone sing a sweet song to show love? That is often called a serenade. A serenade is a song or piece of music sung or played for someone, often to show love or care. For example,...
Have you ever tried to avoid a difficult question or move away from a ball coming toward you? You have used the idea of a dodge! The word dodge means to avoid something, move out of the way, or stay a...
Have you ever read a fairy tale about a beautiful sea creature with a human face and a fish tail? You may know this magical creature as a mermaid. The word is common in fairy tales, movies, books, and...
Have you ever wanted to talk about the end of a person’s life but needed a different word? The word demise is often used to describe someone’s death or the end of something. For example, a...
Have you ever used the word “drinks” many times in a sentence? Learning new words can help you make your English more fun and clear. For example, instead of saying, “We bought drinks for the party,” y...
