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10 Pet Names for Valentine's Day

It’s not long until Valentine’s Day and this month we’ve got a 10 Words blog post with a twist for you. How many of these pet names for loved ones do you know?  babe/baby – a pet name for a loved one, implies intimacy ‘I love you, babe,’ he said.  I love you, baby,’ he said.    love – an affectionate way of addressing someone, from the verb ‘to love’ ‘Are you okay, love?’ she asked.   beautiful – a pet name for a loved one, from the adjective ‘beautiful’ ‘Good morning, beautiful,’ she whispered to me.    cutie – a pet na...

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Commonly Confused Words: Dear vs. Deer

What does each word mean? Dear is a term of endearment used to refer to a beloved person or to show affection to someone. Click here for the full Spellzone dictionary definition of the word. Here is dear used in some example sentences: ‘Pass the salt, dear,’ said Timothy to his daughter. Her late aunt was very dear to her. A dear friend recommended this restaurant to me. Click here to find the Spellzone vocabulary lists related to the word dear. Deer are a type of four-legged hoofed animal, the males of which are known for their branchy antlers. Click here for the full Spellzone dictionary definition of the word. Here is deer used in an example se...

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