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Language questions

Do you have questions about the English language, dictionaries, or vocabulary – or any random questions you want to ask! You’ve come to the right place.

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The corpus and Oxford Dictionaries

Dictionaries are built using corpora – but what is a corpus, how is one built, and how do Oxford Dictionaries use them? Explore the world of the corpus.

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Varieties of English

English is far more than one language. We look across the world and over time to explore many different varieties of English.

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Word lists

Useful crossword answers, words which break common spelling rules, or unusual words to impress your friends: this page has the word lists you're looking for.

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Word origins

What is the origin of ‘quiz’? Where did we get the term ‘flea market’? If you’ve ever asked similar questions, you’ll enjoy these word and phrase origins.

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Word of the Day

Discover more about Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Day - a different word every day to learn, enjoy, or share.