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If you have a big enough dictionary, just about everything is a word
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"If you have a big enough dictionary, just about everything is a word"

- Dave Barry

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This quote by Dave Barry is a humorous method of stating that language is continuously evolving. It indicates that if you have a big enough dictionary, you can discover a word for nearly anything. This is because brand-new words are continuously being contributed to the English language, and the dictionary is constantly being updated to reflect these changes. The quote likewise implies that language is not static, however rather is constantly altering and adapting to new ideas and principles. This is why it is necessary to stay up to date with the most recent words and phrases, as they can assist us communicate better. Eventually, this quote is a suggestion that language is an effective tool, and that it is necessary to stay notified about the current words and expressions.

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Dave Barry This quote is written / told by Dave Barry somewhere between July 3, 1947 and today. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 67 other quotes.

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