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Idiomatic phrases in Wordsmyth dictionaries

Posted on April 6, 2022September 15, 2022 by Wordsmyth

Wordsmyth has recently updated its collection of idiomatic phrases. We’ve added both more senses and more example sentences, especially to phrasal verbs. This update will make Wordsmyth an even more helpful and powerful tool for learners and teachers of English.

Did you know that Wordsmyth phrases each have their own entries? This makes searching for a particular phrase very simple. Just type the phrase into the search box! No need to look up and search through the entry for “get” if you’re looking for “get away with” or “get around to.” Still, if you’d like to see other phrases with “get,” they can easily be seen listed in the entry for “get.”

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Posted on April 6, 2022August 25, 2022 by Wordsmyth

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WOTD: linguistic

Posted on April 6, 2022April 2, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective of or pertaining to language or linguistics.Studying their dialect, she gathered as much linguistic information as possible, particularly with regard to grammatical rules and the articulation of sounds. See the full…

WOTD: attrition

Posted on April 5, 2022September 16, 2022 by Wordsmyth

noun 1. a gradual wearing down or erosion as a result of friction. 2. a gradual erosion of strength or morale.They were now fighting a war of attrition. See the full entry

WOTD: culinary

Posted on April 4, 2022April 2, 2022 by Wordsmyth

adjective of, concerning, or used for cooking.Since his culinary skills were lacking, he tended to eat out a great deal. See the full entry

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