Commonly Confused Words: Have you ever used the word access where you should have used excess? Or Have you got confused about which to use-affect or effect? Well, don’t worry as this is not unusual.

It can compliment, or dismiss. It sometimes conveys strong emotions, or no emotion at all. And that's "nice" -- a tidy, sturdy word that's remarkably adaptable. Hundreds of years ago, it meant someone ...

Newly added Philippine words include videoke, a karaoke-like pastime with a scoring system, and salakot, a wide-brimmed, lightweight hat worn by farmers. Gigil (pronounced ghee-gill) is among the ...

The word "gadget" likely originated as nautical slang in the mid-1800s, when it was used by sailors as a placeholder term for tools or items whose names they couldn't remember. But language is ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

This week we’re taking a closer look at another eyebrow-raising term: huzz. Kids have been saying it for some time now, and there are a few meanings floating around which can make it pretty hard for ...

These terms—misogyny, feminism, patriarchy, sexism, and others—represent ideas and systems that shape gender dynamics in society. Understanding them is crucial for recognizing the challenges different ...

On any given Sunday, churchgoers settle into pews and listen to a sermons. A member of the clergy uses text from the Bible and figures out what it has to say about our lives today. How would you feel ...