Vocabulary is a core part of the science of reading. Vocabulary.com can contribute to building comprehension in your classroom using a robust dictionary, gamified activities, and educator tools to set students up for success. Continue reading...
Plain and plane get confused all the time. Probably because they sound the same, come from the same Latin word, and spelling them for the correct usage is often tricky. Oh, and they have a couple of similar meanings, which makes things even worse! So, let's start with the basics. Something plain is simple and ordinary. A plane is what you see flying in the sky. It's also a tool to shape and smooth wood. Continue reading...
Here's our shortlist of books to read with your students before, during, and after Black History Month, each paired with a ready-made vocabulary list. Continue reading...
A levee is an embankment built to prevent a river or another body of water from overflowing. A levy is a fee or tax collected by the government. Continue reading...
The Vocabulary Bowl is an academic competition that encourages students across the U.S. and Canada to master words and climb the leaderboards. Continue reading...
A deer is a common four-legged animal that has hooves and eats plants around the forest. Someone dear to you is a special or important loved one, such as a parent, child, or friend. The word dear is also used in interjections like "oh, dear!" or "dear me!" to indicate surprise, pity, or other emotions. Continue reading...
A base is the lowest part or bottom of something. Think base of a statue, base of a triangle, or base camp below Mount Everest. The homophone bass refers to the deepest or lowest sound of a voice, guitar, or another instrument. And the bass that rhymes with pass is a fish that swims in rivers, lakes, and seas. Continue reading...
This year, millions of learners from around the world mastered new words with Vocabulary.com. We're looking back at the viral vocabulary and captivating collections for a story of the year in words. Continue reading...
Lone is an adjective describing someone or something that is solo or alone. Loan, on the other hand, refers to the act of lending money or property with the expectation of repayment. Continue reading...