#343 When 'Terrific' Meant 'Terrifying'

The Level Up English Podcast

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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 n...

#343 When 'Terrific' Meant 'Terrifying'

The Level Up English Podcast

81 subscribers

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 n...

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