I literally/figuratively can't!
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I literally/figuratively can't!
What are your thoughts on the ever-changing nature of language? Should we leave it as we know it or allow common usage to create new rules and regulations? Do you find yourself aggravated at some of the ways language is changing with the times, or are you appreciative that we actually can change language?
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I've actually (literally ) almost started this very topic several times.
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I think you're right...Esies98 wrote:Language evolves as human interactions keeps evolving I guess we are going to have to get used to it.
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Ah, thank you! I couldn't put my finger on why this bothered me so much when I know that language evolves, but this usage is just wrong.Sarah_Khan wrote:Just because a lot of people use the word the wrong way doesn't make it right therefore it should not be added to a dictionary or have it's definition updated.
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As far as language changes go, I guess change is hard for me, and it's a sad fact that I'm old enough to have seen a lot of change. I still remember my outrage when "nauseous" became an acceptable word to describe feeling nauseated. I would stomp around and huff that only stupid people would describe themselves as being nauseating to others when they meant that they were nauseated. But change happens even without my blessing and although I probably won't ever describe myself as nauseous, I have made peace with other people doing so.
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