August 16th, 2013 at 2:02 PM
(August 16th, 2013 at 1:31 PM)Darth-Apple Wrote: That's interesting... I know people "literally" use the word for that purpose, but to see the definition changed in the dictionary is surprising.
The English language is a complicated language, I must say.
It is fascinating seeing how words are added, changed or dropped from the dictionary according to usage
I think English is complicated because it has so many root languages. It means that words that sound similar can be spelt differently and mean different things. It also makes letters have different sound values according to the letters next to them. Very confusing to anyone trying to learn it.
Also UK English is almost a different language from US English, though I think TV and Films are bringing them together. Most UK kids are increasingly speaking 'American'
Interestingly I have a Canadian friend and her English is much more UK than US - not sure if that is 'usual' what is your opinion?
