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== Language quirks and facts ==
== Language quirks and facts ==
* for more on the English, see: [[English Language]]


=== The most common words in English ===
=== The most common words in English ===
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* the English language has a huge number of words that have multiple definitions
* the English language has a huge number of words that have multiple definitions
* other languages may be more explicit with distinct words that English will cover with a single word.  
* other languages may be more explicit with distinct words that English will cover with a single word.  
* for example:


=== "Love" in Greek ===
=== "Love" in Greek ===