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#343 When 'Terrific' Meant 'Terrifying'
Manage episode 508143158 series 2554147
This is an episode I'm excited for because we'll be looking at a group of words that have gone through a similar history; namely, they have all had quite a drastic change in their meanings over time.
Many words we use today in English such as 'terrific' or 'fond' used to have almost completely opposite meanings!
In this episode, I explore why these changes took place, share both the old and new meanings, and give examples from my life for each one. I'll invite you to do the same.
Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast343
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Topic Start (00:01:07)
3. Awful (00:01:43)
4. Gay (00:07:47)
5. Literally (00:11:56)
6. Egregious (00:14:50)
7. Fathom (00:18:00)
8. Fond (00:21:38)
9. Terrific (00:24:08)
10. Summary (00:29:36)
11. Comments (00:30:52)
12. Quote (00:33:32)
353 episodes
Manage episode 508143158 series 2554147
This is an episode I'm excited for because we'll be looking at a group of words that have gone through a similar history; namely, they have all had quite a drastic change in their meanings over time.
Many words we use today in English such as 'terrific' or 'fond' used to have almost completely opposite meanings!
In this episode, I explore why these changes took place, share both the old and new meanings, and give examples from my life for each one. I'll invite you to do the same.
Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast343
Get access to coaching, group classes, and 100s of bonus lessons and episodes on Level Up English.
➡️ Become a Member Today: https://www.levelupenglish.school/join/
➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini
⭐️ Join Level Up English - https://www.levelupenglish.school
Become a member and get:
- Podcast Transcripts
- Private Podcast
- Group Classes
- Private Coaching
- And over 500 online lessons!
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Topic Start (00:01:07)
3. Awful (00:01:43)
4. Gay (00:07:47)
5. Literally (00:11:56)
6. Egregious (00:14:50)
7. Fathom (00:18:00)
8. Fond (00:21:38)
9. Terrific (00:24:08)
10. Summary (00:29:36)
11. Comments (00:30:52)
12. Quote (00:33:32)
353 episodes
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