Pronoun Explainer: What Do Ella, Él, And Elle Mean In Pronoun Sets?

If you’ve recently seen pronoun sets like she/her/ella, he/him/él, or they/them/elle, you may be wondering what the third word in each set means.

In familiar pronoun sets like he/him/his, the third word indicates the possessive form. But that’s not the case with él, ella, and elle. Instead, these terms are used by people who speak both English and Spanish as a way to indicate their pronouns in both languages.

What does she/her/ella mean? And he/him/él?
In she/her/ella, the word ella—pronounced [ eh-yah ]—is the Spanish pronoun equivalent to the English she or her (in Spanish, the same word is used regardless of whether it’s the subject or the object).

In he/him/él, él—simply pronounced [ el ]—is the Spanish pronoun equivalent to the English he or him. (It is often spelled without the accent mark.)

Bilingual speakers of English and Spanish frequently use both English and Spanish in everyday life, so indicating their pronouns for both languages makes a lot of sense, especially in contexts where they may be conversing in both languages.

⚡️ What else bilingual pronoun sets show
Informationally, bilingual pronoun sets can do double duty—not only do they indicate a person’s pronouns, they also indicate the two languages that a person speaks. Apart from its practical function, displaying a mixed-language pronoun set can also be a way for a person to express pride in their cultural identity.

What does elle mean in they/them/elle?
In English, pronouns like they and them can be used as singular, gender-neutral pronouns, including by people who identify as nonbinary or whose gender identity exists between or beyond the spectrum of strictly male or female. This is what the pronoun set they/them indicates.

Sometimes, you’ll see the pronoun set they/them/elle.

Because formal, traditional Spanish does not have a gender-neutral, singular pronoun (equivalent to the English they), some Spanish speakers use the neopronoun elle, which some pronounce as [ eh-yeh ].

It’s used to avoid the grammatical gender that’s built into the Spanish language, whose traditional plural equivalents of they are the masculine ellos and the feminine ellas.

Like singular they, elle is also used as a pronoun by some Spanish speakers whose gender identity is not strictly male or female. Some people use the similar neopronoun ellx, which like other terms uses the letter x to create gender-neutrality.

Relatedly, the avoidance of gendered language is also the reason why some people use the term Latinx.

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“Worse” vs. “Worst”: Get A Better Understanding Of The Difference

The words worse and worst are extremely useful. They are the main and often best way we can indicate that something is, well, more bad or most bad. But because they look and sound so similar, it can be easy to mix them up, especially in certain expressions.

In this article, we’ll break down the difference between worse and worst, explain how they relate to comparative and superlative adjectives (and what those are), and clear up confusion around which word is the correct one to use in some common expressions.

Quick summary

Worse and worst are both forms of the word bad. Worse is what’s called the comparative form, basically meaning “more bad.” Worst is the superlative form, basically meaning “most bad.” Worse is used when making a comparison to only one other thing: Your breath is bad, but mine is worse or The situation was bad and it just got worse. Worst is used in comparisons of more than two things: Yours is bad, mine is worse, but his is the worst or That was the worst meal I’ve ever eaten.

worse vs. worst

Worse and worst are different words, but both are forms of the adjective bad. Worse is the comparative form and worst is the superlative form.

A comparative adjective is typically used to compare two things. For example, My brother is bad at basketball, but honestly I’m worse.

A superlative adjective is used to compare more than two things (as in Out of the five exam I have today, this one is going to be the worst) or state that something is the most extreme out of every possible option (as in That was the worst idea I have ever heard).

Worse and worst are just like the words better and best, which are the comparative and superlative forms of the word good.

In most cases, the comparative form of an adjective is made by either adding -er to the end (faster, smarter, bigger, etc.) or adding the word more or less before it (more impressive, less powerful, etc.).

To form superlatives, it’s most common to add -est to the end of the word (fastest, smartest, biggest, etc.) or add most or least before it (most impressive, least powerful, etc.).

Worse and worst don’t follow these rules, but you can see a remnant of the superlative ending -est at the end of worst and best, which can help you remember that they are superlatives.

Worse is used in the expression from bad to worse, which means that something started bad and has only deteriorated in quality or condition, as in My handwriting has gone from bad to worse since I graduated high school.

Let’s look at some other common questions people have about expressions that use worse or worst.

Is it worse case or worst case?

The phrase worst case is used in the two idiomatic expressions: in the worst case and worst-case scenario. Both of these phrases refer to a situation that is as bad as possible compared to any other possible situation, which is why it uses the superlative form worst.

For example:

- In the worst case, the beams will collapse instantly.
- This isn’t what we expect to happen—it’s just the worst-case scenario.

While it’s possible for the words worse and case to be paired together in a sentence (as in Jacob had a worse case of bronchitis than Melanie did), it’s not a set expression like worst case is.

Is it if worse comes to worst or if worst comes to worst?

There are actually two very similar versions of the expression that means “if the worst possible outcome happens”: if worse comes to worst or if worst comes to worst. However, if worst comes to worst is much more commonly used (even though it arguably makes less sense).

Whatever form is used, the expression is usually accompanied by a proposed solution to the problem. For example:

- If worse comes to worst and every door is locked, we’ll get in by opening a window.
- I’m going to try to make it to the store before the storm starts, but if worst comes to worst, I’ll at least have my umbrella with me.

Examples of worse and worst used in a sentence

Let’s wrap things up by looking at some of the many different ways we can use worse and worst in a sentence.

- I think the pink paint looks worse on the wall than the red paint did.
- Out of all of us, Tom had the worst case of poison ivy.
- Debra Deer had a worse finishing time than Charlie Cheetah, but Sam Sloth had the worst time by far.
- My grades went from bad to worse after I missed a few classes.
- If worst comes to worst and we miss the bus, we’ll just hail a cab.
- It’s possible that the losses could lead to bankruptcy, but the company is doing everything it can to avoid this worst-case scenario.

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How To Write A Professional Email: Tips & Examples

During your professional career, you’ll need to write plenty of emails. While writing an email to a friend is pretty simple, writing an email to your boss or a person you have never met before requires a bit more thought if you want to be professional. Ideally, you want your emails to be clear, concise, and persuasive. If that is your goal, then you’ll get there in no time at all if you follow our tips on crafting professional emails.

What to include in a professional email
When writing an effective email, there are several things that should never be left out. Let’s walk through each major part of an email so you’ll know exactly how to write one.

Subject line
In most email programs, the subject line is entered into the box under the recipient’s email address. Besides your name and email address, the subject line is the first thing someone will see when they receive your email. The subject line should be a short summary of the purpose of your email. Some examples of subject lines include “Plans for Fall Product Lineup,” “Thank You for the Referral,” or “Question About Next Week’s Meeting.”

If you are responding to or forwarding someone else’s email, an email program will typically fill in a subject line for you such as “Re: New Employee Training.” Generally, it is fine to keep these subject lines as doing so will make it easier for the original sender to keep track of potentially long email chains.

Greeting
The greeting is the first line of the email and is a salutation that establishes the tone of your email. Every professional email you send must have a greeting tailored toward the receiver. If you know the receiver’s name and title, you should use it. Avoid referring to anyone as “Mr.” “Mrs.” or “Ms.” unless you already know that person prefers one of those titles. For professional emails, formal greetings such as “Greetings,” “Dear,” or “Good morning/afternoon/evening” are preferred. If you do not know the identity of the person receiving your email, you can exclude a name or use the general greeting of “To Whom It May Concern.” Informal greetings such as “Hi” or “Yo” should be avoided.

Body
The body is the largest part of the email and where your actual message will be. You should begin the body by immediately saying what the purpose of the email is and expressing what you are trying to achieve by sending it. The body of the email should be concise, informative, and straight to the point. You should always be polite and use proper grammar in professional emails. Whether the body is a single sentence or several paragraphs, it should provide all the information a person needs to respond to your needs or take whatever actions you want them to.

Closing
The closing is the last line of the email before your name or signature. A closing is necessary to ensure proper etiquette and not having one is often seen as rude or inconsiderate. The closing can be very short and use formal words like “Best” or “Thank you.” The closing can also include a restatement of the main topic or a repeat of a request, such as “I look forward to hearing back from you regarding my proposal. Thank you!”

What not to include in a professional email
Now that we’ve looked at what should be in your emails, let’s take a look at what you should leave out if you want to come across as a professional.

Decorative or distracting fonts
Professional emails should use traditional fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial, or whatever font the email program uses as a standard. Decorative fonts such as Comic Sans are distracting and inappropriate, so they should not be used in your professional emails.

Excessive punctuation
Punctuation should follow the rules of proper grammar. It is fine to use question marks, commas, quotation marks, colons, and semicolons as long as you know how to properly use them. Exclamation points should be used sparingly, usually only in the closing or to emphasize a need for immediate action. Excessive, unnecessary use of punctuation is distracting and will make your email look unprofessional.

Emoticons
Unless you are emailing someone you have a friendly, informal relationship with, your email should not include emoji, emoticons, gifs, or memes. All of these things are distracting and typically seen as unprofessional, so you should not use them in an email that is supposed to be professional.

Tips for writing a professional email
We’ve covered everything that needs to go in an email and what should stay on the cutting room floor. Next, let’s review some general tips that will improve all of the emails you’ll need to write.

Be concise
A professional email should be short and to the point. At the same time, you should still use complete sentences and proper grammar. Avoid going on tangents or telling long stories in emails. Each sentence should have a purpose and should provide information that the receiver needs to respond or perform whatever action you need them to take. Avoid asking many questions or making several requests if possible. You can use followup emails to make further requests or ask additional questions if you need to.

Convey a clear purpose
A professional email should get straight to the point. Avoid wasting a person’s time by burying your main point deep in the body of an email. The very first line of the body should clearly state what the purpose of the email is and what action you want the receiver to take. The subject line should also establish the purpose of the email. The rest of the email should support the main point by including necessary information or important details that the receiver needs to be aware of.

Proofread using Grammar Coach™
A professional email should have proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling. To that end, you should thoroughly proofread your emails for any errors. To ensure that all of your emails are perfect, you can use our fantastic Grammar Coach™ that will review all of your emails for common errors and grammar mistakes. With Grammar Coach™ at your side, your emails will be error-free and have an air of professionalism that cannot be matched!

Examples of professional emails
Let’s finish things off by bringing it all together and taking a look at some different types of emails that effectively use all of our tips and advice.

Example #1: Relationship building
The following example shows how you could write an email with the intent of trying to establish a relationship with someone in order to add them to your growing network of professional contacts:

Subject: Fantastic Lecture

Dear Dr. Smith,

I attended your Wednesday lecture on ancient Roman military tactics, and I wanted to express my gratitude for you coming to speak to our university. The lecture was extremely informative and your theories on Julius Caesar’s troop movements were something I had never considered. I am writing a dissertation on Caesar’s campaigns during the Gallic Wars, and your ideas have inspired me to view Caesar’s decisions from a new perspective. I plan on attending your upcoming lecture on the Punic Wars, and I know it will be just as illuminating. I look forward to hearing your views on the Roman war strategy!

Thank you once again,
Jane Doe

Example #2: Referral requests
When seeking a new career opportunity, having a referral or two will often give you a major advantage when it comes to submitting a job application. When asking another person for a referral via email, it is important to be polite and accommodating. The following example shows how you might ask for a referral through email:

Subject: Referral Request – Zachary Adams

Dear Professor Delgado,

I hope you are well and wanted to thank you again for the instruction and guidance during my time at East Virginia University. I am applying for a position at the Research Institute Laboratories and was wondering if you would be willing to provide me with a referral.

The position requires many of the same skills and lab work I performed during my time under your tutelage. Thanks to your instruction, I was able to excel in my studies and gain crucial experience using a nuclear fusion reactor. Due to your expertise and renown in the field, I know your referral would greatly improve my application.

Thank you for considering my inquiry. I have attached a copy of my cover letter, resume, and the job posting for your review. Please let me know if you need anything else from me as you consider my request.

Sincerely,
Zachary Adams
zadams@fakemail.abc
(123) 456-7890

Example #3: Resignation
When leaving a job, you’ll need to submit a resignation letter. Your resignation email should be courteous and professional–even if you are looking forward to leaving your job. You never know if you might need to contact your former company for referrals or references, so it is important to remain professional and cordial even in your letter of resignation. The following example shows one possible approach you could take in your resignation email:

Subject: Resignation – Laura Nores

Dear Mrs. Smith,

This email is my formal notification that I am resigning from my position as Head Marketing Consultant at Boxmart. My final day of employment will be April 1.

I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to lead the marketing department at Boxmart for the past seven years. I’ve learned a lot about developing marketing campaigns and conducting demographic research during my time with the company. I’ve enjoyed being a member of the Boxmart team and appreciated the opportunities I’ve had to make the Boxmart brand a household name in the minds of customers worldwide. I will take everything I learned with me as I continue in my marketing career.

During my final weeks with the company, I will ensure my team is prepared for the transition and will complete any outstanding responsibilities I have as Head Marketing Consultant. Please let me know if there is anything I need to do to assist in the transition.

I hope Boxmart continues to be a market leader and that we remain in contact in the future.

Best,
Laura Nores

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“Learnt” vs. “Learned”: Learn The Difference

We use past tense verb forms like burnt and slept all the time. But what about learnt? Is it a word? Does it mean the same thing as learned? And why do some verbs form their past tense by adding a -t at the end?

In this article, you’ll get the answers to these questions and learn all you need to know about learnt and learned.

Quick summary

Both learned and learnt are correct forms of the past tense and past participle of the verb learn. Of the two, learned is far more commonly used in American English. Learnt is used in British English and some other varieties.

Is it learned or learnt?

Both learned and learnt can be used as the past tense and past participle forms of the verb learn. In both cases, they can be used interchangeably (though frequency of use varies widely depending on the variety of English).

Here’s an example of learned and learnt being used in the past tense: I learned/learnt how to ride a bike when I was seven years old.

A past participle form of a verb can be used to form the present perfect verb tense (have learned/learnt) or the past perfect verb tense (had learned/learnt) or, sometimes, as an adjective.

Here’s an example of learned and learnt being used in present perfect form: I have learned/learnt many things from you.

And here’s an example in past participle form: I knew which berries were toxic because I had learned/learnt to identify them at camp.

learned and learnt as adjectives

When the past participle form learned is used as an adjective, it can be pronounced [ lur-nid ], as in a learned scholar, or [ lurnd ], as in learned behavior. It’s much less common for learnt to be used as an adjective, but when it is, it’s typically used in the same way as the second example above (in phrases like learnt behavior, for example).

Is learnt regular or irregular?

The past tense and past participle of most verbs are formed by adding -ed or -d to the end of the root form of the verb—as is done when forming learned from learn. Verbs whose past and past participles follow this general rule are called regular verbs, whereas verbs that don’t act this way are called irregular verbs.

Though some consider learnt to be an irregular form, adding -t to form the past tense or past participle follows the same pattern as adding -ed—without the more drastic spelling changes seen in irregular verbs, such as when catch changes to caught.

But learnt isn’t the only verb that ends this way.

Examples of -t in past tense and past participle forms

The use of -t when forming past tense or past participle is thought to be influenced in part by speech patterns (meaning that, in some cases, the dominant form likely emerges simply because it’s easier to say).

Some verbs that add a -t instead of -ed or -d add it directly to the end of the word without any other spelling change.

Examples: dream becomes dreamt; burn becomes burnt.

Sometimes, though, the spelling and vowel sound in the middle of the word can change along with the ending.

Examples: feel becomes felt; sleep becomes slept

Some verbs only use the -t form in their past and past participle forms.

Examples: creep becomes crept; sleep becomes slept; weep becomes wept; keep becomes kept

Note that some -ed forms, such as sleeped and keeped, are never used and are considered incorrect.

In other cases, both the -ed and -t forms of a verb are used.

Examples: learned and learnt; dreamed and dreamt; burned and burnt; kneeled and knelt; smelled and smelt

Sometimes, both forms are used with relatively similar frequency, as in the case of burned and burnt. In other cases, one of the two forms may be much less commonly used than the other. For example, kneeled is much less commonly used than knelt, and learnt is much less commonly used than learned (particularly in American English).

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“Brake” vs. “Break”: Halt Everything And Learn The Difference

Let’s hit the brakes and take a quick break to break down the difference between brake and break. We’ll answer all your questions, including:

- Did we just use all of those words correctly?
- What’s the difference between break and brake?
- Is it break down or brake down?
- Is it a break pedal or a brake pedal?

In this article, we’ll cover multiple meanings of these two words, including their most common uses as both verbs and nouns as well as their use in several common phrases.

Quick summary

The verb break is the one used in the context of something being broken or divided into pieces or fragments. It’s also commonly used to refer to a rest period, which is the sense used in the phrase take a break. The noun brake is the one that refers to the device used to slow down vehicles like cars (in which it’s called the brake pedal) and bikes. As a verb, it means to use a brake to slow down or stop.

break vs. brake

The word break has many, many different meanings as both a noun and a verb. As a verb, break commonly means “to become or cause to be broken” (as in Please don’t break that lamp) or “to become or cause to be divided into pieces or fragments” (as in I’ll break it into two pieces so you can each have one).

Break is an irregular verb: the past tense is broke and the past participle is broken. The continuous form is breaking.

As a noun, break can refer to an instance of something being broken (as in Luckily it was a clean break) or the spot at which it has been broken (as in You can see the break in the glass right there). It also commonly refers to a pause from working or exertion (as in It’s almost time for a break). It has many other meanings, including the ones used in expressions like Make a break for it! and This is your big break!

The word brake can also be used as a noun or a verb, but both usually relate to the same thing: slowing down or stopping a vehicle or a machine. The noun brake refers to the device that’s used to do this. In cars, this is sometimes called the brake pedal. In this sense, brake is often used in the plural, as in Hit the brakes! As a verb, brake most often means to slow or stop something using brakes, as in You should brake when you’re going down the hill.

The past tense and past participle of brake is braked and the continuous form is braking.

Looking for more? Review all the verb tenses here.

The word break is used in many different common phrases such as break down, break off, break up, break in, and break out (and related noun phrases like breakdown and outbreak). The word brake is often used in figurative expressions related to slowing down or stopping something, as in Let’s hit the brakes for a moment and think about this.

While break and brake aren’t commonly used in the same contexts, things could possibly get confusing when dealing with mechanical failures, such as when a vehicle’s brakes happen to … break.

Take a brake? Or break?

The commonly used phrase meaning “to take a pause from doing something” is take a break. This idiomatic expression uses the sense of break meaning “a brief rest.” This same sense is used in common phrases such as lunch break, coffee break, and snack break.

breaking vs. braking

Breaking is the continuous form of all of the many different senses of the verb break, including both literal ones (as in I keep breaking dishes) and more figurative ones (as in They’re breaking the rules).

Braking is the continuous form of brake, as in You should be braking when you round the curves or Engineers are trained to start braking the train well before it reaches the station.

Examples of brake and break used in a sentence

Let’s break things down by looking at different examples of how we use break and brake in a sentence.

- I used the hammer carefully so that I wouldn’t break the window.
- The water was rushing in through the break in the wall.
- He managed to brake the truck just in time.
- The mechanic fixed a small flaw in the roller coaster’s brakes.
- She didn’t intend to break the rules—she just needed to take a break. So let’s hit the brakes on any punishment.

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9 Skillful Ways To Answer: “What Are You Doing With Your Future?”

“What do you plan to do with your life?” It’s one of those big, intimidating questions that people tend to ask all the time when they find out you’re graduating high school or college. One minute you’re eating a piece of graduation cake and enjoying the relief of having no homework, and then suddenly all of your relatives are staring at you, waiting for you to walk them point-by-point through a map of the next five years.

When you’re in this situation, it might be tempting to scream and run away as soon as they ask the question. Unfortunately, that kind of behavior is generally frowned upon. But there are ways to answer the question that take some of the pressure off of you, make the situation less awkward, and help you navigate the conversation with ease. Here are nine different approaches you can take when someone asks what you’re doing with your future.

1. Shorten the time frame.
You may not have your long-term future mapped out (you aren’t alone!), but you might have plans coming up this summer or even just for the next semester. Talk about those more immediate plans instead. When people ask what you’re up to after graduation, they generally just want to know what the next step is. It’s totally okay to limit your answer to the next few months. Try an answer like:

- I’m going camping with some friends this summer before I start my job search.
- I’m finishing up my prerequisites at the community college while I decide on a university.

2. Talk about your passions.
You don’t have to focus solely on accomplishments, job offers, or acceptance letters when someone asks about the future. Instead, talk about what you’re passionate about and the kinds of work or study you’d like to do in the following years. Try a phrase like:

- I’m really interested in [subject], so I’m considering options related to that.
- I know someone who works in [career field], and I really want to learn more about it.

3. Share the one thing you’re most excited about.
If you got an exciting new job or acceptance into a dream school, that’s a great thing to share. If you’re still working towards your big goals, talk about something coming up on the horizon of your life that makes you really excited. Maybe it’s a trip you’re taking, a summer internship, tours of different schools, or even some interviews with various companies that you’re really interested in. Allow others to share in the excitement!

4. Ask for advice.
Graduation is the start of a new chapter in life, and everyone who’s gone through that transition had to make important decisions about the future. When someone asks about your future, try asking them how they handled some of those big decisions. People love to talk about their own lives and offer advice. They might even have good suggestions on different steps to take that you hadn’t thought about yet. Say:

- I’m still deciding on my next step. What did you do when you were my age?
- I have two options I’m really excited about. Which one would you pick?

5. Use humor.
Let’s be honest: this is a tricky question to answer, and it can make you feel like you’re being put on the spot. If it makes you more comfortable, lighten the mood by injecting some humor into the conversation. Humor can be a great way to deflect when you feel like someone is judging your responses, and it’s also an easy way to change the subject if you’d rather avoid the topic entirely. Try something like:

- Well, my first commitment is catching up on all the TV shows I missed this semester. What about you?
- You mean to tell me there’s more work after graduation?

6. Focus on mental health.
It’s normal to need some breathing room between big life changes, especially when a part of your academic life took place during a pandemic! If you’re taking some time off, using the next few months to relax and regroup, or just taking your time while you consider different options, it’s OK to say that. It can be as simple as:

- Finishing school took a lot of work, so I’m taking some time to consider my next steps.
- I’m taking some time off to reset, so I’m fresh for my next opportunities.

7. Turn the question around.
If being asked about your future feels like an interrogation, invite the other person to share their future plans as well. Making the question more conversational can help ease any tension you might feel or even change the subject if that’s what you’re aiming for. When there’s more of a back-and-forth happening, it won’t feel so much like you’re sitting in the hot seat. You could say:

- I have a few trips lined up and then I’m thinking about doing [x]. What do you have coming up this year?
- I’m thinking about [X], but haven’t decided. What have you been up to?

8. Talk about the big picture.
You may not know exactly what you want to do next, but you likely have some ideas about what you want your life to look like in the future. Go big! Talk about your overarching goals and what really makes you tick. You’re working towards something, even if you don’t know every single step along the path yet. You might say something like:

- I’d like to work towards a career in publishing.
- I want to open my own business one day, so I’m hoping to major in business management or economics.
- I’m really focused on trying new things and honing in on the right career for myself.

9. Challenge expectations.
When people ask you about the future, they’re often expecting you to brag about a new job or school you’ll be attending, but jobs and school aren’t the only things you’re allowed to be proud of. Maybe you’re prioritizing volunteer opportunities, personal enrichment, time with family and friends, or even just the freedom of having finally graduated. You get to decide what to focus on when you answer this question, even if it doesn’t follow the typical script. Take advantage of that and steer the conversation towards what makes you tick.

- School kept me so busy that I’m really looking forward to spending time with my friends and family over the next few months.
- I’m planning on grad school later on, but in the meantime I’m spending a lot of time volunteering with [organization].
- I haven’t made a final decision about work yet, but I’m really excited to figure out what’s next.

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Afghanization, Finlandization, And The Politic-ization Of Place Names

Recent news has been filled with analysis that attempts to make sense of current events by comparing them to past moments in history—and applying some of the terminology that originated in the midst or aftermath of those earlier events. Prominent examples include terms based on the combination of a place name and the ending -ization, such as Afghanization (in the context of the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan) and Finlandization (in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine).

Not only are such terms used in fraught political discussions, use of the words themselves is often controversial due to debates about what they mean exactly as well as how—or whether—they should be used.

Add context to your reading of current events with this list of some of the -ization terms you’re most likely to encounter in historical analysis, along with explanations about the different meanings they can have.

Afghanization
The term Afghanization is most prominently used in the context of US forces in Afghanistan, particularly in the lead-up to and during the withdrawal of those forces in 2021. Specifically, it refers to the US strategy of attempting to return political and military control to Afghan forces. The term is also used separately to refer to ethnic and language assimilation within the country.

Africanization
The term Africanization can be used in a variety of ways. It can mean “to bring under African, especially Black African, influence or to adapt to African needs” or more specifically, “to make African, especially to give control of (policy, government, etc.) to Africans.” It is commonly used to discuss postcolonial Africa and post-apartheid South Africa. In this context, Africanization refers to restoring political, economic, and civil power to Black Africans.

Americanization
The word Americanization is used to refer to two separate ideas. In the early 1900s, many advocated for “Americanizing” the large number of new immigrants who were entering the United States at the time as a way to instill cultural values considered quintessentially “American.” During and after, this approach has faced criticism for forcing the loss of immigrants’ original cultures.

More currently, the word Americanization is often used to refer to the spread of American culture across the world, especially through American media and popular culture. This term can refer to the wide availability of American pop culture, which has been noted for its influence on many other nations’ cultures.

Arabization
The word Arabization is used to refer to a process of promoting Arabic language and Arabic culture in education, government, and media. In particular, Arabization is often used to describe government policies that enforce this process in countries that were formerly under the control of non-Arab colonizers.

balkanization
The term balkanization is sometimes applied when a large place or country divides up into smaller, more homogenous communities. It can also refer to conflict between various ethnic groups in one state. The term balkanization makes reference to the Balkans, also known as the Balkan Peninsula, which split into many small countries first after the fall of the Ottoman Empire and again after the fall of the Soviet Union and the breakup of Yugoslavia.

Dubaization
Dubaization refers to a rapid period of development of a city or area with futuristic architecture. Dubaization takes its name from the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, which is known for its architectural development dating back to the 1990s.

Finlandization
Finlandization refers to the process by which a smaller country maintains a neutral or favorable policy toward a larger country due to influence from that larger country. Coined by political scientist Richard Lowenthal in the 1960s, the term references Finland’s neutrality toward the Soviet Union during the Cold War. A 1948 treaty stipulated Finland would remain neutral during the Cold War if in turn the Soviet Union refrained from invading the country. The term can have negative connotations, as it can imply one country is under the thumb of a more powerful one and has opted for neutrality under undue pressure.

Japanization
In economics, the term Japanization is used to refer to a period of deflation and economic stagnation in a country. The term references the nation of Japan, whose economic stagnation in the 1990s led to a severe financial crisis in what is now often referred to as the Lost Decade.

Latinization
The term Latinization has several distinct senses:

- Latinization can refer to the act of rendering a language into a script that uses the Latin alphabet. For example, a translator might Latinize a text by taking Chinese or Hindi characters and converting them to Latin letters.
- In religious context, Latinization can refer to the process by which non-Latin Christian churches were made to conform to the practices of the Latin and Roman Catholic Church, primarily during the Middle Ages.
- Latinization can also refer to a place becoming similar to places in Latin America. For example, US cities with large Hispanic populations, such as Miami, have been described as being Latinized.

Mongolization
The term Mongolization is often used to refer to the assimilation of language and culture that occurred by peoples who were conquered by the Mongol Empire. For many peoples, this process occurred over a long period of time and often involved their traditional culture slowly blending with Mongol culture.

Ottomanization
Ottomanization refers to the adoption of the culture of the Ottoman Empire by the peoples and places under its rule. Historically, this term has referred to the transition from the Christian, Greek traditions of the Byzantines to the Islamic, Turkish traditions and culture of the Ottomans.

Romanization
The term Romanization is often used to refer to the cultural influence practiced by the Roman Empire. At its peak, the Roman Empire encompassed an incredibly diverse range of countries and cultures, which allowed for a large-scale Romanization, the influence of which can still be seen today in the many languages, architecture, and cultures retaining Roman influences.

Sinicization
Sinicization refers to the spreading of Chinese culture, religion, and politics. The term Sinicization has also been used, including by the Chinese government, to refer to China’s policy of enforcing the assimilation of ethnic and religious minorities to Chinese practices. The beginning of the term is a version of Sino-, which comes from a Latin word referring to China and is used in many other terms referring to China or Chinese culture (such as Sinology).

Vietnamization
Vietnamization is the name given to a strategy employed by the Nixon administration as an attempt to end US involvement in the highly unpopular Vietnam War. The strategy intended for the US to transfer all military responsibility to South Vietnamese forces and prepare South Vietnam to fight North Vietnam. The process called Afghanization is sometimes likened to Vietnamization due to similarities in the failures and other aspects of the respective conflicts.

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“Denotation” vs. “Connotation”: What’s The Difference?

If you’re in the business of defining and explaining words (which we are), it’s important to know the difference between denotation and connotation. These two terms are easy to confuse because they refer to related concepts. And every word can have both denotation and connotation. So what do they mean?

In this article, we’ll explain the difference, give you tips for how to remember it, and provide examples of what both words refer to.

⚡ Quick summary
The denotation of a word or expression is its direct meaning. Its connotation consists of the ideas or meanings associated with it or suggested by it. For example, the word homework refers to schoolwork done outside of school—that’s its denotation. For many people, the word has a negative connotation—meaning that the word itself gives them a bad feeling associated with the experience of having to do homework when they’d rather be doing something else.

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
The denotation of a word or expression is its explicit or direct meaning, as distinguished from the ideas or meanings associated with it or suggested by it. Simply put, a word’s denotation is what that word means or directly represents.

The meaning of denotation becomes more clear when it’s contrasted with connotation. When someone refers to a word’s connotation, they’re referring to what it implies or suggests—or to the secondary meanings or implications that are associated with it.

The word connotation is commonly used in the phrases positive connotation and negative connotation. That’s because people associate good or bad things with a lot of words.

Let’s illustrate the difference with a simple example.

For example, the word home refers to the place where you live—it could be a house, an apartment, etc. This is the word’s denotation. For many people, the word home has a positive connotation—it’s associated with safety, comfort, and a sense of belonging. These associations and implications make up the word’s connotation.

The connotation of a word depends on cultural context and personal associations, but the denotation of a word is its standardized meaning within the language. Another way to think about it is that a word’s denotation is the same or about the same for most people. When you say “bicycle,” other English speakers generally know what you’re talking about. Some may picture a mountain bike while others picture a road bike, but they’re thinking about the same general thing. While a word’s connotation may be widely shared, different words often have different connotations for different people.

Both denotation and connotation stem from the Latin word notāre, meaning “to note.”

One way to remember the difference between the terms is to take a hint from how they begin. The con- in connotation comes from a Latin term meaning “together” or “with,” reminding us that the connotation of a word works with or alongside its primary, explicit meaning—its denotation.

denotative vs. connotative
The words denotative and connotative are the adjective forms of denotation and connotation. They’re used in the same context—to describe words or meanings. For example, describing a word as connotative means that it suggests more than its straightforward meaning. All words are denotative, and any word can be connotative if it has particular associations for a person.

denote vs. connote
The verb denote means “to indicate” (as in A fever often denotes an infection) or “to mean” (as in What is this supposed to denote?).

Connote means “to signify or suggest (certain meanings, ideas, etc.) in addition to the explicit or primary meaning.”

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Ways To Stop Saying “Sorry” All The Time

How many times have you said the word sorry today? If you’re like most people, the answer is probably: a lot.

Sorry means “feeling regret, compunction, sympathy, pity, etc.” The only problem is, we don’t always use it that way. Sorry has become a sort of anchor that people attach to all kinds of phrases, whether they’re asking a question, asking for help, or even just moving about in a crowded space. In those instances, we aren’t feeling regret or pity, so why are we apologizing?

Research shows that women tend to over-apologize more often than men, but no matter your identity, psychologists caution that saying sorry all the time can undermine your authority and even impact your self-esteem. If you’re a chronic over-apologizer, it’s time to switch it up. Here are 10 ways to stop saying sorry and start saying what you really mean.

1. Catch yourself in the act.
Before you change your habit of over-apologizing, you have to become aware of when you apologize and why. Is it anytime you feel you’re in someone’s way? Or maybe whenever you want to ask a question during a meeting? Start to notice when sorry comes out of your mouth during times when you haven’t actually done anything wrong. Try asking a trusted friend or colleague to point it out to you or even having a day where you write down a tick mark every time you say it.

2. Think about why you apologize.
Has sorry become a filler word? Maybe it gives you something to say when you aren’t sure what else to say, or maybe it’s a way of dealing with anxiety or a lack of confidence in certain situations. Understanding why you apologize all the time will help you identify situations for which you could brainstorm some other words and phrases to have in your arsenal instead.

3. Say “thank you,” not “sorry.”
When you’re ready to start replacing the word sorry in your vocabulary, here’s an easy trick: say “thank you” instead. This is especially helpful at work or in other places where saying sorry might come off as less authoritative. Thank you turns an apologetic statement into one that exudes confidence. Here are some examples:

- Instead of Sorry for being late, try Thanks for waiting.
- Instead of Sorry for the late notice, try I’m so glad you could make it.
- Instead of Sorry for complaining, try Thanks for listening.
- Instead of Sorry for the mistake, try Thank you for catching that.

4. Use a different word.
Are you using sorry in place of a word or phrase that might work better? For example, when you need something at a restaurant or want to reach in front of someone at the grocery store to grab an item, do you automatically apologize? If so, you may be using sorry as a default, so try to choose some replacement words. Here are some ideas:

- pardon
- excuse me
- after you
- oops

5. Focus on solutions.
We all make mistakes, and apologizing when we really mess up is a good idea. But you don’t need to jump straight to sorry every time there is a minor mishap. In situations at work or even in conversations with friends and loved ones, it can be helpful and more proactive to lead with what you’re going to do to fix the problem. In these situations, try one of these alternatives:

- I hear you, and I’m going to [list actions you plan to take].
- Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I’m going to work on it.
- This didn’t go as planned, but I’m going to make it right.
- Can you give me feedback on how I can do this differently?

6. Ask a question.
Sometimes we use sorry as a way of getting someone’s attention, as in, “Sorry, but I have a question.” The only problem is that beginning your sentence with an apology has the potential to make you sound more passive or make others see you as less authoritative. Instead of defaulting to apologizing whenever you have something to say, try these alternatives:

- Instead of Sorry to bother you, try Is now a good time to talk?
- Instead of Sorry for interrupting, try Can I expand on that?
- Instead of Sorry for getting in the way, try Can I squeeze past you?
- Instead of Sorry, but I have a question, try Is now a good time for questions?

7. Ban sorry from your emails.
In person, the word sorry can slip out without notice. But over email you have the opportunity of more time to think about what you really want to say. Take advantage of that by banning the word sorry from all communications. After you write an email, read through it quickly and delete every instance of sorry or other passive language, and replace it with some of the words or phrases above. It’s a small step that can go a long way towards making you sound more self-assured.

8. Practice empathy, not sympathy.
Sorry is a go-to word when something bad happens to someone else, but it isn’t always the best word. Sorry conveys sympathy, and it focuses on how the speaker feels rather than the recipient. Plus, because the word is so overused, it can sometimes sound insincere. Instead of jumping right to sorry in these situations, practice empathy by acknowledging the other person’s feelings over yours. Some examples include:

- That must have been really difficult.
- I know you’re really hurting right now.
- Thank you for trusting me with this.
- What can I do to make this easier for you?

9. Prep before important conversations.
If you know ahead of time that you’re going into a tough conversation where you might be tempted to over-apologize, rehearse some other lines to use instead. For example, if you need to talk to a boss about a problem at work, think about how the conversation might go and choose a few sorry alternatives from earlier on this list. Practice what you’ll say ahead of time. When alternative words and phrases are fresh in your mind, they’ll be easier to remember and work into the conversation naturally.

10. Get an accountability partner.
It might be easier to change your habits if you have a little help. If you have a friend, partner, or colleague that you trust, let them know you’re trying to delete sorry from your vocabulary, and see if they’re willing to help by privately pointing out when they hear you over-apologizing. They may notice times when you apologize that you’ve overlooked, and knowing they’re on the lookout might motivate you to change your ways even more. After a while, your sorry habit will be a thing of the past. Sorry, not sorry.

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Ways To Say You’re Sorry

You may have been friends with someone for years, but it only takes a second to damage that friendship with the wrong word or two. Now that you’ve made the mess, it’s time to clean it up with a well chosen apology. There are different ways to say you’re sorry, of course.

Let’s examine the words and a few of the situations they’re most suited for. Hopefully you won’t find yourself in too many of these jams, but let’s face it. We’re all human, and we all make mistakes—whether it’s breaking a window or forgetting you were supposed to meet someone for that Valentine’s Day lunch. Whoops. Pro Tip: don’t forget to be sincere when saying you’re sorry.

I’m Sorry
You’re expressing regret for your actions. Sorry means “feeling regret, compunction, sympathy, pity.” Emotion comes into play with this one when it’s used as a verbal cue. If you just backed into someone’s car, you hop out and say it with a lot of emphasis. Or, if you merely bump someone on the subway as you head for the door, proper etiquette dictates you simply nod and give a quick sorry as you exit. No need to belabor that one. Depending on the situation, adding words extremely or sincerely may help (and if you’re using those additional words, then yes—get flowers or candy on the speed dial, it’s better late than never).

Elton John thinks this word is a tough one.

I Apologize
Pretty much in line with number one on our list, when you apologize, you “offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury.” This word is used in formal situations, but is equally at home in an informal context.

It’s All My Fault
You’re drawing deep from the well of sincerity here. You’re taking all the blame; you’re all in. You’re confessing one’s faults.

I Regret
If you use the word regret in an apology statement, it sounds a bit too formal and seems rather, oh what’s the word—insincere? Then again, inflection and circumstance come into play. In the World Wars, the military would send telegrams to families who lost loved ones, using this phrase. There’s no doubt they were sincere, and it brought them straight to the point.

Beg Pardon
We cite beg pardon as “an expression of apology (used especially in the phrase with no beg-pardons).” However, this one seems a bit off the mark, does it not? The phrase I beg your pardon seems more useful when used as a statement of indignation when someone cuts in front of you in the movie line. So…maybe you’re not actually sorry (ending the phrase with an upward inflection is key). 1960s singer Lynn Anderson never promised anyone a rose garden, so she went on begging people’s pardon’s all the way to the top of the pops.

I’m Sorry (Textspeak Version)
This being 2017 and all, we’re adding some versions you can use in phone messenger form. If you’d like to tap something appropriate (you’re still too scared or too busy to meet them face to face) SMSTXTs suggests: apologies r in order and then add whatever transgression has been committed: 4 ruining ur day, 4 making u feel bad, 4 always being late, 4 not showing up, etc.

My Bad
Quite popular as an informal way of getting yourself off the hook, my bad works wonders. You admit it, it’s done, let’s move on, not a big deal.

Forgive Me
You’ve really gone and done it. You’re not even in the doghouse anymore—Fido kicked you out of there, too. Our top reference to forgive is “to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.”

Thank You
Throwing you a curve with this one, of course. Try it sometime, maybe in something like the following situation. According to The Muse, “If someone points out a small typo in the rough draft of a presentation you put together or helps you wipe up some coffee you spilled on the conference table, a ‘thanks’ is more in order than a ‘sorry.’ Neither situation is dire, and showing someone you appreciate the help is better than having his or her confidence in you diminished.”

I’m Sorry (Emoji Version)
If you just can’t find the right words (even after reading the rest of this list) maybe firing off a few choice emoji would work better for you. Be our guest.
emojis

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Add Professional Pizazz To Your Resume With These Adjectives

When writing a resume, it is crucial to sell yourself as best you can and highlight all of your strongest qualities while focusing on your experiences and successes. That being said, your resume won’t turn heads with common, boring words like good, fine, and nice. No, you need to make your resume truly shine with some bold, magnificent words that will make you stand out.

That is where adjectives come into play. Not just any adjectives, though, but powerful adjectives that vividly describe how impressive you and your past accomplishments are. By skillfully using adjectives, you can make it clear that you are exactly the right person for the job.

What is an adjective?

Adjectives: grammar definition

To start, an adjective is a word that modifies and describes a noun, pronoun, or anything acting as a noun in a sentence. Descriptive words like funny, green, fast, and skittish are some simple examples of adjectives. If you are trying to identify whether or not a word is an adjective, just ask yourself if it is modifying a noun or pronoun and providing some info about it. If it is, you are more than likely looking at an adjective.

Adjectives often come right before the nouns that they modify as in The happy children played with the silly puppies. However, adjectives can also be separated from their nouns if a sentence uses a linking verb like look or seem. For example, in the sentence That girl is smart the adjective smart is connected to the noun girl through the linking verb is.

🖋Adjectives in resumes

Adjectives are powerful, descriptive words that you can add to your resume to give more detail about who you are and what you have done. Adjectives can add some extra punch and pizzazz to really kick up your resume to the next level. Here are some examples:

- Developed a good inventory system.
- Developed a modern, efficient, and affordable inventory system.

You can see that the first option is really lacking the oomph that the second example has. Additionally, the second option thoroughly describes how great the system you created was. After all, those impressive adjectives wouldn’t be there without you!

Whether you’re writing a brand-new resume from scratch for the first time or are simply jazzing up your current one, here’s how to strategically make use of adjectives to really bring the heat.

How to use powerful adjectives in resumes

If you have any experience at all with resume writing, you already know that it is deceptively difficult. Because a resume’s purpose is to essentially “sell” yourself and your skillset to recruiters and hiring managers, each sentence needs to be carefully and thoughtfully crafted. You want to thoroughly describe your duties and responsibilities and your previous jobs while simultaneously telling the reader something about who you are as an employee—all while keeping it as brief as possible and trying not to be repetitive. That’s a tall order for just a few short bullet points!

That’s exactly why adjectives are so crucial to good resume writing. By simply swapping out a few words here and there, you can more clearly showcase your skills, provide as much detail as possible, and lead with the most compelling words that will keep recruiters’ eyes on your resume for longer.

Try sprinkling in some of the powerful adjectives below throughout your resume, including in your job descriptions, summary statement, and even in your cover letter. (Pro tip: you can also use them on your LinkedIn profile in the same way!)

Solved a challenging problem

If you helped your team come up with a viable solution for an ongoing issue, you could describe your process or solutions with:

masterful
skillful
excellent
strategic
magnificent
superb
adept
professional
perceptive
astute
perspicacious
clever
savvy
potent
impressive
cunning
unconventional
out-of-the-box
original
imaginative
inventive

Example: Streamlined the assembly process by developing an inventive, professional scheduling system that made clever adjustments to shift lengths in order to ensure workers make excellent progress during work hours.

Supported internal stakeholders

Internal stakeholders are people whose interest in a company is the result of a direct relationship, such as employment, ownership, or investment. Whether you interacted directly with company investors or simply managed the needs of a team of employees, elaborate on your specific experience with:

cooperative
coordinative
coordinated
collaborative
synergetic
synergistic
harmonious
unified
agreeable
open-minded
receptive
cordial
persuasive
diplomatic
humble

Example: Fostered a unified, cooperative environment in which shareholders knew that their questions and concerns would be handled by a diplomatic, open-minded representative.

Found ways to save time or money

Helping companies streamline their efforts and operate more efficiently or cost effectively is no small feat, which is why it’s such an impactful accomplishment in the eyes of recruiters. To really drive the point home on your resume, try describing your plans and solutions using:

efficient
effective
capable
affordable
productive
cost-effective
dynamic
streamlined
long-lasting
prudent
durable
reliable

Example: Improved the customer service experience by organizing an efficient, cost-effective troubleshooting process that emphasized prudent, reliable solutions to the most common issues.

Grew sales

On the other hand, it’s equally as impressive if you’ve played a major role in making the company money. Sell your great solutions, strategies, and products you with:

profitable
economical
valuable
commercial
beneficial
successful
fruitful
enticing
engaging
captivating
money-making
lucrative
remunerative
rewarding

Example: Constantly led the company to successful, lucrative quarters by ensuring customers saw our products as the most enticing and captivating items on the market.

Launched a feature or project

Did you lead the charge on an exciting new endeavor or help launch a company-wide initiative? Illustrate just how impactful your role was with:

creative
resourceful
innovative
cutting-edge
avante-garde
advanced
sleek
groundbreaking
progressive
revolutionary
state-of-the-art
unique
futuristic
ultramodern

Example: Developed a sleek, cutting-edge marketing strategy that made it clear that the company was leading the way with revolutionary, groundbreaking products.

Led a team

Strong management and leadership skills are highly valuable for job-seekers in any industry. Set yours apart from the rest by using:

authoritative
responsible
assertive
decisive
compelling
commanding
organized
resolved
driven
bold
confident
inspiring
inspirational
motivating
fearless
brave
resolute

Example: Provided inspirational, resolute leadership to a team of ten graphic artists. Acted as a bold, resolute manager while remaining decisive and confident during times of crisis.

Showed technical proficiency

Demonstrate your skill set and showcase the amount of hands-on experience you have in your industry with:

focused
determined
dedicated
practical
reasonable
logical
judicious
thorough
rational
observant
attentive
cognizant
aware
knowledgeable
mindful

Example: Remained focused and attentive when reviewing datasheets. Kept mindful of company standards and made judicious use of resources when compiling thorough error reports.

Get descriptive with adjectives

When picking the right adjectives for your resume, you really want to make yourself sound special. Don’t be afraid to kick things up a notch and use eye-catching adjectives that’ll make your resume memorable.

Words To Describe Problem-Solving On A Resume

inventive
adjective. apt at inventing or thinking up new machines or devices, methods, solutions, etc., or at improvising from what is at hand

imaginative
adjective. characterized by or bearing evidence of imagination

original
adjective. belonging or pertaining to the origin or beginning of something, or to a thing at its beginning

unconventional
adjective. not conventional

cunning
noun. skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving

impressive
adjective. having the ability to impress the mind

potent
adjective. powerful

savvy
adjective. experienced, knowledgable, and well-informed

clever
adjective. mentally bright

perspicacious
adjective. having keen mental perception and understanding

astute
adjective. keenly perceptive or discerning

perceptive
adjective. having or showing keenness of insight, understanding, or intuition

professional
adjective. following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain

adept
adjective. very skilled

superb
adjective. admirably fine or excellent

magnificent
adjective. making a splendid appearance or show

strategic
adjective. pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of strategy

excellent
adjective. possessing outstanding quality or superior merit

skillful
adjective. having or exercising skill

masterful
adjective. dominating


Words To Describe A Team Player On A Resume

humble
adjective. not proud or arrogant

diplomatic
adjective. of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy

persuasive
adjective. able, fitted, or intended to persuade

cordial
adjective. courteous and gracious

receptive
adjective. having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting.

open-minded
adjective. having or showing a mind receptive to new ideas or arguments.

agreeable
adjective. to one's liking

harmonious
adjective. marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action

synergistic
adjective. pertaining to, characteristic of, or resembling synergy

synergetic
adjective. working together

collaborative
adjective. characterized or accomplished by collaboration

cooperative
adjective. working or acting together willingly for a common purpose or benefit.


Words To Describe Saving Time Or Money On A Resume

reliable
adjective. that may be relied on or trusted

durable
adjective. able to resist wear, decay, etc., well

prudent
adjective. wise or judicious in practical affairs

long-lasting
adjective. enduring or existing for a long period of time

streamlined
adjective. having a contour designed to offer the least possible resistance to a current of air, water, etc.

dynamic
adjective. pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action

cost-effective
adjective. producing optimum results for the expenditure.

productive
adjective. having the power of producing

affordable
adjective. that can be afforded

capable
adjective. having power and ability

effective
adjective. adequate to accomplish a purpose

efficient
adjective. performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort


Words To Describe Growing Sales On A Resume

rewarding
adjective. affording satisfaction, valuable experience, or the like

remunerative
adjective. affording remuneration

lucrative
adjective. profitable

engaging
adjective. winning

enticing
adjective. attractive

fruitful
adjective. producing good results

successful
adjective. achieving or having achieved success.

beneficial
adjective. conferring benefit

commercial
adjective. of, relating to, or characteristic of commerce.

valuable
adjective. having considerable monetary worth

economical
adjective. avoiding waste or extravagance

profitable
adjective. yielding profit


Words To Describe Leadership Skills On A Resume

resolute
adjective. firmly resolved or determined

brave
adjective. possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance.

fearless
adjective. without fear

inspirational
adjective. imparting inspiration.

confident
adjective. having strong belief or full assurance

bold
adjective. not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff

driven
verb. past participle of drive.

resolved
adjective. firm in purpose or intent

organized
adjective. affiliated in an organization, especially a union

commanding
adjective. being in command

compelling
adjective. tending to compel, as to force or push toward a course of action

decisive
adjective. having the power or quality of deciding

assertive
adjective. confidently aggressive or self-assured

responsible
adjective. answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for)

authoritative
adjective. having due authority


Words To Describe Your Innovations On A Resume

ultramodern
adjective. very advanced in ideas, design, or techniques.

futuristic
adjective. of or relating to the future

unique
adjective. existing as the only one or as the sole example

revolutionary
adjective. of, pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a revolution, or a sudden, complete, or marked change

progressive
adjective. favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters

groundbreaking
noun. the act or ceremony of breaking ground for a new construction project.

advanced
adjective. placed ahead or forward

innovative
adjective. tending to innovate, or introduce something new or different

resourceful
adjective. able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.

inventive
adjective. apt at inventing or thinking up new machines or devices, methods, solutions, etc., or at improvising from what is at hand

creative
adjective. having the quality or power of creating.


Words To Describe Your Skillset On A Resume

mindful
adjective. attentive, aware, or careful (usually followed by of)

knowledgeable
adjective. possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding

aware
adjective. having knowledge

cognizant
adjective. having cognizance

attentive
adjective. characterized by or giving attention

observant
adjective. quick to notice or perceive

rational
adjective. agreeable to reason

thorough
adjective. executed without negligence or omissions

judicious
adjective. using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency

logical
adjective. according to or agreeing with the principles of logic

reasonable
adjective. agreeable to reason or sound judgment

practical
adjective. of or relating to practice or action

dedicated
adjective. wholly committed to something, as to an ideal, political cause, or personal goal

determined
adjective. resolute

And adjectives are the special, effective, powerful words that you need!

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Demonstrate Your Way With Words With Synonyms For “Vocabulary”

It will probably not surprise you to learn that we are sort of obsessed with vocabulary. We love all words from A to Z, even ones that start with weird symbols like Ægypt. When it comes to talking about the collection of all the unusual words we have learned, it’s not enough to just call it vocabulary. This got us thinking about synonyms for vocabulary and all the wonderful terms we can use to talk about all the words we know.

The word vocabulary comes from the Latin vocābulārius, meaning “of words.” A related word in English that you might recognize is vocal, from Latin vōcālis. At the root of both terms is vox, meaning “voice.” Essentially, a vocabulary is a collection of the terms you use to call things. Read on to find out new terms you can use to describe your vocabulary.

dictionary
The dictionary is one of the best places to find vocabulary words, so much so that the word dictionary itself is a near-synonym for vocabulary. The word dictionary means “a lexical resource containing a selection of the words of a language.” Dictionaries have been around since ancient times—the earliest known dictionaries date to around 2300 BCE.

vocable
We noted the Latin root of vocabulary already. Another word that shares that same root is vocable, “a word; term; name.” However, vocable is also used more generally to refer to utterances not typically considered words, such as abracadabra, a nonsense expression used in magic tricks.

expression
The word expression is a more everyday synonym for vocabulary. While expression is often used to mean “the act of expressing or setting forth in words,” it can also specifically refer to “a particular word, phrase, or form of words.” The word expression has something of a culinary origin; it comes from the Latin expressiō meaning “a pressing out.”

terminology
A slightly more sophisticated but still quotidian synonym for vocabulary is terminology, “the system of terms belonging or peculiar to a science, art, or specialized subject; nomenclature.” The combining form -logy is used to name sciences or bodies of knowledge. This means that the word terminology has another, if less common, meaning: “the science of terms, as in particular sciences or arts.”

phraseology
Another synonym for vocabulary that ends in -logy is phraseology, “manner or style of verbal expression; characteristic language,” or simply “expressions; phrases.” The word phraseology was coined by a German philologist (a term that refers to a person who specializes in linguistics or literary texts) who made a slight mistake. The correct transcription of the word from Greek would be phrasiology, but the erroneous phraseology stuck.

locution
A synonym for phraseology that’s less of a mouthful is locution, “a particular form of expression; a word, phrase, expression, or idiom, especially as used by a particular person, group, etc.” Locution is often specifically used to refer to oral rather than written language (meaning, words spoken aloud rather than written down). An archaic term related to locution is locutorium or locutory, meaning “parlor,” in the sense of “a room in a monastery where the inhabitants may converse with visitors or with each other.”

lexicon
Another sophisticated synonym for vocabulary is lexicon, “the vocabulary of a particular language, field, social class, person, etc.” A lexicon is essentially any collection of words. Each of us has our own mental lexicon, which is the collection of words that is stored, understood, and used by an individual. These mental lexicons are made up of lexemes and lemmas that help us name and describe the world.

lexeme
A lexeme is “a lexical unit in a language, as a word or base; vocabulary item.” A lexeme can be made up of one word or multiple words. For example, “run” and “speak up” are both lexemes. Lexeme ultimately comes from the Greek lexikós, meaning “of or pertaining to words.”

wording
As you may have guessed, there are a number of synonyms for vocabulary that include “word.” One of these is wording, “the act or manner of expressing in words; phrasing.” The term wording is used to particularly signal that the words were chosen deliberately and with care to transmit a message clearly.

wordstock
A more obscure synonym that wording is wordstock, “all the words that make up a language or dialect, or the set of words that are known or used by a particular person or group; vocabulary.” Stock literally means “inventory,” but it comes from Old English stoc(c), meaning “stump, stake, post, log.”

word-hoard
One of the more delightful terms to refer to mental lexicon is word-hoard, “a person’s vocabulary.” The origin of hoard gives us a clue about how important words are. Hoard comes from the Old Saxon hord meaning “treasure; hiddenmost place.”

cant
A synonym for vocabulary that looks suspiciously like the contraction for “cannot” is cant [ kant ], a word that means “the phraseology peculiar to a particular class, party, profession, etc.” This word has more negative connotations than the other synonyms we have looked at. It can also be used as a noun to mean “whining or singsong speech, especially of beggars” or as a verb to mean “to talk hypocritically.”

Know what does sound nice? These synonyms and alternatives for the word nice.

parlance
A sophisticated term for vocabulary with a frisson of French is parlance, “a way or manner of speaking; vernacular; idiom.” The word comes from the French parler meaning “to speak.” As you might guess, parlance is most often used to refer to speech or dialect rather than written language.

jargon
A kind of vocabulary one is often cautioned to avoid when writing for general audiences is jargon, “the language, especially the vocabulary, peculiar to a particular trade, profession, or group.” The word comes from the Old French jargon, meaning “warbling of birds, prattle, chatter, talk.”

lingo
A near-synonym for jargon is lingo, “the language and speech, especially the jargon, slang, or argot, of a particular field, group, or individual.” The word lingo is said to be an altered form of lingua, meaning “language,” a reference to the phrase lingua franca, “any language that is widely used as a means of communication among speakers of other languages.” The expression lingua franca literally translates to “Frankish language,” with Frankish as a term referring to Europeans and dating back to the Crusades.

turn of phrase
The expression turn of phrase refers to “a particular arrangement of words.” It’s a good idiom for drawing attention to unusual or exceptional word choice. Turn of phrase alludes to the turning or shaping of objects (as on a lathe), a usage dating from the late 1600s.

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Graduation Quotes To Lead You Into The Next Chapter

Every spring, graduates of colleges and universities around the US are awarded their degrees at commencement ceremonies. “Pomp and Circumstance” will be played, mortarboard caps will be thrown, and a commencement address will be given by a notable figure. The goal of a commencement address is to give advice that can be taken into the “real world” after graduation. It’s an opportunity to reflect on what values are truly meaningful, the importance of education, and how to make a difference. Graduate or not, we can all stand to learn from the words of writers, politicians, musicians, and others. These 12 quotes from some of the most impactful or notable commencement addresses will inspire you, challenge you, and give you a new sense of purpose.

1. “The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day.”
—David Foster Wallace, 2005 Kenyon College commencement

myriad

In one of the most famous commencement addresses of all time, “This is Water,” writer David Foster Wallace encouraged graduates to rethink their ideas about freedom. The word myriad [ mir-ee-uhd ] means “of an indefinitely great number; innumerable.” Myriad comes from the Greek for “ten thousand,” and can be used in English to mean the same, but DFW didn’t have this meaning in mind here.

2. “I don’t know what your future is, but if you are willing to take the harder way, the more complicated one, the one with more failures at first than successes, the one that has ultimately proven to have more meaning, more victory, more glory then you will not regret it.”
—Chadwick Boseman, 2018 Howard University commencement

glory

The actor Chadwick Boseman died tragically at a young age from colon cancer. Knowing this makes his words to graduates at his alma mater, Howard, even more poignant. He shares his ideas about how one can achieve glory, “very great praise, honor, or distinction bestowed by common consent; renown.” While today glory has a very positive connotation, this wasn’t always the case. In its earliest uses, glory was used more in the sense of vainglory, “excessive elation or pride over one’s own achievements.”

3. “As every past generation has had to disenthrall itself from an inheritance of truisms and stereotypes, so in our own time we must move on from the reassuring repetition of stale phrases to a new, difficult, but essential confrontation with reality. For the great enemy of truth is very often not the lie—deliberate, contrived, and dishonest—but the myth—persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic.”
—President John F. Kennedy, 1962 Yale University commencement

disenthrall

President John F. Kennedy spent most of his 1962 commencement speech at Yale talking about his vision of government, but he also took time to give advice to the graduates. He says young people need to disenthrall themselves from old myths and stereotypes. Disenthrall is a verb meaning “to free from bondage; liberate.” Thrall is an old word meaning “a person who is morally or mentally enslaved by some power” or, more simply, “slavery.”

4. “[T]hough it’s crucial to make a living, that shouldn’t be your inspiration or your aspiration. Do it for yourself, your highest self, for your own pride, joy, ego, gratification, expression, love, fulfillment, happiness—whatever you want to call it.”
—Billy Joel, 1993 Berklee College of Music commencement

fulfillment

Activist and musician Billy Joel, addressing graduates of the prestigious music school Berklee College, gave advice on how to direct creative energies to making the world a better place. He encourages them to do work for their own fulfillment, “the state or act of bringing something to realization.” Fulfillment is often used to describe the feeling one has when one accomplishes something of personal significance.

5. “I want you all to stay true to the most real, most sincere, most authentic parts of yourselves. I want you to ask those basic questions: Who do you want to be? What inspires you? How do you want to give back?”
—First Lady Michelle Obama, 2015 Tuskegee University commencement

authentic

On a similar note as Billy Joel, former First Lady Michelle Obama exhorts students to be authentic, which here means “representing one’s true nature or beliefs; true to oneself.” The word authentic comes from the Greek authentikós, meaning “original, primary, at first hand.”

6. “I hope you are never victims, but I hope you have no power over other people. And when you fail, and are defeated, and in pain, and in the dark, then I hope you will remember that darkness is your country, where you live, where no wars are fought and no wars are won, but where the future is.”
—Ursula K. Le Guin, 1983 Mills College commencement

future

Science fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin was no stranger to imagining new worlds and possibilities. So it makes sense that she talked to graduates about the future, “time that is to be or come hereafter.” While today we use future as a noun and adjective, in the mid-1600s, future was also used as a verb to mean “to put off to a future day,” as in They future their work because they are lazy.

7. “As you approach your future, there will be ample opportunity to becomejadedand cynical, but I urge you to resist cynicism—the world is still a beautiful place and change is possible.”
—Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, 2011 Harvard University commencement

jaded

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is the former president of Liberia and was the first woman to lead an African nation. She spoke at her alma mater, Harvard, about the importance of advocating for change. She notes that many people become jaded as they age, a word that here means “worn out or wearied, as by overwork or overuse.” This sense of jaded comes from the Middle English jade, “a worn-out, broken-down, worthless, or vicious horse.”

8. “Everything meaningful about this moment, and these four years, will be meaningful inside you, not outside you … As long as you store it inside yourself, it’s not going anywhere—or it’s going everywhere with you.”
—Margaret Edson, 2008 Smith College commencement

meaningful

Educator and playwright Margaret Edson told graduates at Smith College that they will carry what is meaningful about their experience with them throughout their lives. Meaningful means “full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value.” Meaningful is formed from a combination of meaning and the suffix -ful, meaning “full of” or “characterized by.” It’s one of many suffixes from Old English that is still present in our language today.

9. “If you really want to fly, just harness your power to your passion. Honor your calling. Everyone has one.”
—Oprah Winfrey, 2008 Stanford commencement

harness

Television host Oprah Winfrey is known for being an inspiration, and her commencement speech at Stanford University in 2008 was certainly inspirational. She urged students to “harness [their] power to [their] passion.” Harness here is being used figuratively and as a verb to mean “to bring under conditions for effective use; gain control over for a particular end.” Harness comes from the Old Norse *hernest meaning “provisions for an armed force.” The word’s meaning has changed quite a lot since! [checking]

10. “When things are going sweetly and peacefully, please pause a moment, and then say out loud, “If this isn’t nice, what is?””
—Kurt Vonnegut, 1999 Agnes Scott College commencement

sweetly

The writer Kurt Vonnegut wanted graduates to take time to reflect on the goodness in life. He describes this as “when things are going sweetly,” a word commonly associated with sugar but that can also describe anything “pleasing or agreeable; delightful.” Sweet is an interesting word that is closely related to its ancient Proto-Indo-European original. You can learn more about the history of the word at our entry for sweet.

11. “From my point of view, which is that of a storyteller, I see your life as already artful, waiting, just waiting and ready for you to make it art.”
—Toni Morrison, 2004 Wellesley College commencement

artful

Novelist Toni Morrison in her commencement address at Wellesley College told graduates she saw their lives as artful. While this word can mean “slyly crafty or cunning; deceitful; tricky,” it is clear from the context that Morrison meant it in the sense of “done with or characterized by art or skill.” In other words, the graduates have the skills, power, and beauty to create a good life.

12. “If I must give any of you advice it would be Say Yes. Say Yes, And … and create your own destiny.”
—Maya Rudolph, 2015 Tulane University commencement

destiny

Graduation is a time to think about the future and one’s destiny, in the sense of “something that is to happen or has happened to a particular person or thing; lot or fortune.” Destiny is often taken to be something that is “predetermined, usually inevitable or irresistible.” But actor Maya Rudolph takes this word in a different direction, saying graduates should “create [their] own destiny.”

Graduation season is a time to consider our own futures, destinies, passions, and desires. We hope these inspiring words give you something to chew on as you go forth into the “real world.”

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What Do You Like To Be Called? Words For Types Of Nicknames

A nickname by any other name would smell just as sweet. Okay, so maybe that’s not how the saying goes, but we happen to think it’s true anyway. Nicknames are names that are substituted for the proper name of a person or place, like calling LeBron James “King James.”

Nicknames are created for many different reasons. Sometimes they evolve naturally out of close association with someone. Other times, they may take hold based on qualities or features someone is well known for. There are a lot of different types of nicknames, as well as words we can use to describe them. From pet name to internet handle, here are 11 other words to use to talk about nicknames and the unique history of each one.

pet name

A pet name is a nickname that might exist within a family or close relationship. It means “a name or a term of address used to express affection for a person, thing, etc.” The term has been around for more than 100 years, first appearing in English between 1910 and 1915. Because pet names are typically affectionate, they’re nicknames you might hear a parent using for a child or siblings using to identify one another. A pet name probably isn’t something you’d hear in less familiar settings.

AKA

AKA (or A.K.A.) stands for “also known as.” If you have a nickname, you are “also known as” that name. This abbreviation, which entered English in the late 1940s, is used by law enforcement to specify an alias. But it’s also commonly used to indicate that a person goes by another name in many different settings. And it can be used facetiously to share extra information about someone. For example, My sister, AKA the most organized person in the entire world, somehow forgot my birthday.

handle

In the digital age, most of us have some kind of handle. That’s “a username, as on a social media website.” And yes, that counts as a type of nickname. It’s another name you’re known by, after all, even if it’s only among online friends. The word has existed in English since before the year 900, though it didn’t come to be associated with names until the 1830s, when it was used more generally to mean “nickname.” The term eventually came to include radio nicknames, and later, usernames on the internet.

sobriquet

Say nickname, but make it fancy. Essentially, that’s what sobriquet does. This word, borrowed from French, literally means “nickname.” In many cases, sobriquet indicates playfulness or a nickname that is used in jest. This might mean a childhood pet name or a funny name used between friends. The word sobriquet entered English in the 1600s.

moniker

Any name you go by can be considered a moniker. This term simply means “a person’s name, especially a nickname or alias.” The origins of this word aren’t exactly clear. One possibility is that it’s associated with monk, as nuns and monks frequently change their names upon taking their vows. It may also be a permutation, or transformation, of the Old Irish ainm, meaning “name.”

pen name

Sometimes nicknames are used for professional reasons, as is demonstrated by the phrase pen name. A pen name is “a pseudonym used by an author.” This might be a variation of their real name or a different name entirely. Mark Twain, for example, is a pen name used by Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Meanwhile George R. R. Martin is the author’s real name, but R. R. is used in place of Richard Raymond. Pen name is a translation of the French nom de plume, and it has been in use in English since the 1800s.

byname

What’s your byname? A byname is “a secondary name,” whether that’s a surname, a nickname, or something else. This term may be used to describe any type of nickname, rather than only nicknames that are familiar or used for a specific purpose. Think of it as another way of saying “a name you go by.” Though it’s not commonly used now, the word byname has existed in English since the 1300s.

cognomen

We bet you didn’t know you have a cognomen. While this word might look like the name of some kind of scary medical condition, it actually means “any name, especially a nickname.” Nomen means “name” in Latin, and co or cog means “with.” This 19th century word, then, literally means “with name,” and it can be broadly used to talk about any type of nickname.

appellation

A more official nickname might also be called an appellation. This word, which entered English in the early 1400s, means “a name, title, or designation.” Often, an appellation indicates a more official or well-known designation than just a familiar nickname. Think: Alexander The Great or the early American leaders known as The Founding Fathers. An appellation may also include an official title, such as doctor, bishop, or duke.

term of endearment

Nicknames are for lovers, at least in this case. A term of endearment is a nickname that shows esteem, affection, or love. This may be more personal, like a pet name, or it might include commonly used affectionate names, like honey, baby, or sweetie. Terms of endearment are typically reserved for intimate relationships, though some could also apply to family or close friends.

nom de guerre

Authors aren’t the only people who sometimes change their names. A nom de guerre is another way of saying pseudonym. It’s “an assumed name, under which a person fights, paints, writes, etc.” In French, nom de guerre meant “a war name,” or a name taken by a soldier upon entering the armed services. In English, it’s more generally understood to mean any kind of assumed name, whether it’s Stefani Germanotta being known as the musician “Lady Gaga” or Erik Weisz assuming the magician name of “Harry Houdini.”

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Explore The Wide Expanse Of Synonyms For “Multiverse”

All of space as we know it makes up the universe. The universe is gargantuan and is home to an untold number of galaxies, stars, and planets. But what if there were two universes? Or five? Or five hundred? We aren’t just talking about the universe anymore. We are talking about the multiverse, the theoretical collection of our universe plus all those other universes out there (including the one that has an evil version of you, but with a goatee—or is clean-shaven if you already have a goatee). Multiverse is a term used both in science and science fiction to refer to the idea of other existing universes. It’s not the only such term, though. We’ve scoured the lexicological multiverse to find a collection of ways that we refer to the possible worlds beyond.

parallel universes

The term parallel universe is used in science to refer to other hypothetical universes that exist alongside ours. We can’t see or interact with these universes in any way; they don’t exist in our universe, but they may exist … somewhere. Scientists have many theories about parallel universes. One of the more popular theories is that every possibility that could have happened has—in another parallel universe somewhere.

megaverse

The term megaverse is used, particularly in science fiction, to refer to a humongous universe that contains many multiverses within it. This grandiose-sounding word is often used to refer collectively to all of the parallel universes and multiverses that exist within a given fictional reality or possibly even within our own.

omniverse

A megaverse isn’t big enough for you? Then, you need an omniverse. The word omniverse is often used in science fiction to refer to all of reality and includes all of the universes, multiverses, pocket dimensions, celestial realms, and anything else that makes up existence. In comic books, Marvel and Marvel fans collectively refer to all universes that have existed and will ever exist (including our reality and other fictional multiverses) as the omniverse. So while Spider-Man (a Marvel character) and Batman (DC) may not exist in the same universe, multiverse, or megaverse, they (and every other fictional character) are part of the omniverse.

other dimensions

In science and mathematics, the term dimension is used to describe space and time. For example, our everyday lives involve three spatial dimensions (height, width, and depth) and time exists as the fourth dimension.

In science fiction, technology often allows people to discover other dimensions and use them to explore places that we can’t while limited to only the four dimensions we know about. The places that this technology allows them to travel to are often referred to as “other dimensions” or a fifth dimension. Because these travelers are already breaking the laws of physics, these other dimensions can often get pretty weird and abstract.

alternate realities

The abstract word reality is used to collectively describe everything that exists or isn’t fictional. An alternate reality is a reality that exists beyond the one we experience right now. In popular culture, this term is often used interchangeably with similar words, like parallel universe. Because alternate realities are not the same reality we know, they don’t follow the laws of physics and can be pretty magical. For example, the Harry Potter series takes place in an alternate reality of our world in which witches, wizards, and magical creatures are real.

parallel timelines

The word timeline is used to describe a chronological series of events. For example, the Egyptian empire existed thousands of years ago in our timeline. A major theme in popular culture is the possibility of parallel or alternate timelines. The most common and basic version of this concept describes time as a tree with major events causing time to split into multiple branches, each branch containing the timelines that include the different possible outcomes of that event.

The concept of parallel and alternate timelines can often get very confusing, particularly in fiction featuring time travel that explores changes in history due to these alternate timelines. Less seriously, the idea of parallel timelines is often jokingly used to explain the Mandela Effect (when a large number of people share a false memory) and the Berenstein (not Berenstain) Bears books we all remember reading in what was clearly an alternate timeline.

alternate planes of existence

The word plane is generally used in mathematics to refer to a flat two-dimensional surface. Outside of math, the word plane is sometimes used to describe alternate realities or “planes of existence” as if they were planes of glass placed alongside each other. For example, Buddhist teachings include the idea of 31 “planes” or “lands” that a person travels through in the cycle of life and death: our mortal plane and 30 others that belong to spiritual beings.

In popular culture, the word plane is often used to refer to alternate words that are home to strange creatures or different rules of reality. For example, Dungeons and Dragons has a strange Plane of Mirrors that is home to dangerous monsters and allows travel through mirrors.

other realms

The word realm refers to a region where something happens. In our real world, the word realm is sometimes used in the phrase quantum realm to refer to the subatomic part of reality that is home to very small and very confusing things. In brief, the quantum realm seems to be a place where normally impossible things may be possible, such as particles existing in multiple places at once.

Outside of science, the word realm is often used in popular culture, theology, spiritual, and paranormal science to refer to places beyond our reality. For example, the idea of a spirit realm that is home to ghosts and souls of the dead is common in religion and spirituality. Other stories and belief systems tell of realms beyond our world, such as the realm of fairies, the realm of elves, or the realms of gods such as Olympus or Asgard.

isekai

Isekai, which translates to “different word” or “another world,” is a popular Japanese fiction genre that features characters who are transported from our world to another one. Isekai stories are similar to classic stories, like Alice in Wonderland or The Wizard of Oz, in which a character winds up in a strange new world.

In isekai fiction, sometimes characters travel back in time or travel to those alternate timelines we mentioned before. Some other possible destinations in isekai stories include the demon realm, a classical medieval fantasy world with dragons and magic, or even the world of a video game.

Based on how often it comes up in popular culture, the possibility that other universes besides our own exist somewhere has mesmerized us for quite a long time. This idea is also still a frequent topic of discussion among scientists, too, which has led to theories like the many-worlds interpretation that try to explain how a multiverse might work if it is actually real. If you are curious as to what science has to say about all this multiverse madness, check out our discussion of the language about the multiverse.

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