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Understanding Slang
Americans use a lot of slang. From common greetings (wassup, yo and hey), to farewells (see ya, later, talk at ya and bye), most Americans commonly use slang in both casual and formal conversation. However, slang is not as common when written, and doesn’t always belong in academia. Use these sites to help you learn the difference between professional and casual English words.
Online English-English Dictionary and Thesaurus
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