Language isn’t static; it changes over time. New words enter the lexicon, while old ones fade into obscurity. Think about how words like “selfie” or “hashtag” didn’t exist a decade ago, and mere months ago “Ohio” was exclusively a place, not an adjective.
English is also a global language, spoken across Africa, Asia, Oceania and the rest of the world. But did you know that common words in English can vary slightly by region? For example, in the U.S., “favorite color” is a familiar phrase in the U.S., while in the U.K. it’s spelled “favourite colour.”
Word trends also reflect cultural shifts. For instance, the internet and social media have made words like “account,” “projects” and “analysis” even more common in written English. Meanwhile, concepts like “war,” “money” and “business” remain frequent across history, proving that some things (unfortunately) never change.
