Language evolves, and the original intent behind many common phrases can become obscured over time. This article delves into ...

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This departure from standard meanings often amuses Scots who watch those unfamiliar with the vernacular try to make sense of it all. The Daily Record has compiled a list of their favourite words ...

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.

That certainly depends on who you ask. But there’s no denying that, as the popular, prevailing meanings of words change, they often drift farther and farther away from the “correct” meaning.

BABIES COME into the world seeking out comfort, so their first word ... in Papua New Guinea babies are expected to be defiant; people listen out for “oki” and “aiata”, meaning “I ...

We have created a list of our favourite words and their Scottish meanings so you can bring them into your daily conversations. What it usually means - A voucher to get a discount on a product ...