Former vs. Latter, Explained
The former and the latter Former vs. latter (when used as a pair) are terms that specify something previously mentioned in a list of two… Read More »Former vs. Latter, Explained
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Dalia Y
Started Grammarflex(ing) in 2022—been a word nerd and writing enthusiast ever since. (BA, MA in phil).
What’s a Pun? (Meaning, with Examples)
What’s a pun, exactly? Why did the unicycle take a nap?…Because it’s one tired bike! What do you call a broken pencil? Pointless. German sausage… Read More »What’s a Pun? (Meaning, with Examples)
What’s a Portmanteau? (Meaning plus Examples)
What’s a portmanteau? Smog, Netflix, brunch, podcast. What do these words all have in common? You probably know what each of these words mean, but… Read More »What’s a Portmanteau? (Meaning plus Examples)
What’s a Cliché? (Meaning, Usage & Examples)
What’s a cliché? There are plenty of fish in the sea. The grass is always greener on the other side. You can’t judge a book… Read More »What’s a Cliché? (Meaning, Usage & Examples)
What’s a Hyperbole? (Definition & Examples)
What’s a hyperbole? “What’s in your purse, a truckload of bricks?” “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.“ Derived from the Greek word hyperballein,… Read More »What’s a Hyperbole? (Definition & Examples)
What are Compound Words? (150+ Compound Words)
What are compound words? Playground, dining room, sister-in-law. What do these words have in common, if anything at all? If you guessed that they’re all… Read More »What are Compound Words? (150+ Compound Words)
Situational Irony (Meaning & Examples)
What is situational irony? A fire station burns down. Someone on social media complains about social media. A grocery store runs out of food. Would… Read More »Situational Irony (Meaning & Examples)
Dramatic Irony (Meaning & Examples)
What is “dramatic irony”? In almost every generic, (recycled dribble) scary movie you can think of, you have your classic killer that’s about to pounce,… Read More »Dramatic Irony (Meaning & Examples)
Verbal Irony (Meaning & Examples)
What is verbal irony? When someone says one thing but actually means the opposite, they’re probably being verbally ironic. Verbal irony is when the literal… Read More »Verbal Irony (Meaning & Examples)
Types of Irony (Meaning & Examples)
What does irony mean? Is it rain on your wedding day, a black fly in your Chardonnay? Or did Alanis misunderstand the assignment? What is… Read More »Types of Irony (Meaning & Examples)