Due to lockdown, more and more people are turning to the internet to find virtual alternatives for their usual entertainment. This week we are looking at twenty words that have evolved in meaning as technology has advanced. block This word for obstruct or prevent is used on the internet to describe the act of preventing someone from contacting you or seeing your information. She blocked anyone she didn’t know who tried to message her. bookmark This word for a paper or ribbon marker used to keep one’s place in a book now also describes the act of marking a webpage you want to refer to again. Make sure you bookmark Spe...
What does each word mean? A click is a short sharp sound, usually made by operating a switch or pushing a button. As a verb, the word is used to describe the act of making a short sharp sound. Occasionally, click is also used to describe the act of instantly getting on with someone. Click here for the full Spellzone dictionary definition of the word. Here is click used in some example sentences: He clicked the mouse twice to open the menu. She clicked on the link to access her spelling list. - The door clicked shut. The couple clicked on their first date. A clique is a small and exclusive group of people. Click here for the full Spellzone dictionary definition of...
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