Contronyms are words that mean two opposite things, for example, sanction, which can mean to allow or to boycott.
Some Real Turkeys for Thanksgiving
I thought for turkey week, I would write a blog with some real grammar turkeys! Hope you get a chuckle or two…
“Lay” and “Lie” Revisited
Lay and lie are two of the most confusing verbs in the language.
For Instants….
When I taught seventh grade English, I used to give my students a Word of the Day.
Boo! It’s Time for Candy!
I don’t know about you, but when I think of Halloween, I don’t think about pumpkins and goblins — I think about candy.
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