Word and Phrase Etymology vs English Root Dictionary Usage & Stats

This app will help you to know the etymology and origin of a word or phrase. The text, arranged alphabetically, covers a broad range of slang terms, acronyms, coined phrases, literary references, and other dialectical gems. Written in an often-humorous tone, the brief entries consist of etymology and examples of usage culled from sources such as Shakespearean plays, films, or famous declarations. Terms range from classical nicknames (Heraclitus's "The Weeping Philosopher") to pop-culture references (the Seinfeld-ism "man hands"). ▸ Words of the day - Learn 5 phrases or words daily ▸ Units - Over 200 units - Learn entries in a unit ▸ Basic features include: - Easy navigation - Bookmark a phrase or word - Search a phrase or word - Learn with flashcard ▸ If you want to suggest a new function or report an issue, please send feedback to us. Thank you!

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English Root Dictionary

A lot of English words have origin from French, Spanish, Latin, Greek, Italian, etc. An understanding of English roots will help you to build your English vocabulary efficiently. This app provides the digital tools and study material to help you learn English roots. ● Category: - Animal, Animal Activities, Animal structures, Colors and Markings, Common Substances, Direction and Position, Numbers, Size, Shape, Texture, etc. ● English Roots - English roots from other languages such as Latin, Greek, French, Spanish, Italia, Hebrew, etc. - Over 6900 roots ● Other features: - Bookmark your roots - Search feature - Learn 5 roots daily with Entries of Today feature