Speaking of dictionaries, the word “set” has the most definitions of any English word, with well over 400 in the OED. The word “run” is a close second, with nearly 400 in the same dictionary. But the growth of machines and technology is causing “run” to grow much faster than “set.” One can run a computer program, for example. Buses also run on roads and trains run on railroad tracks.

Speaking of dictionaries, the word “set” has the most definitions of any English word, with well over 400 in the OED. The word “run” is a close second, with nearly 400 in the same dictionary. But the growth of machines and technology is causing “run” to grow much faster than “set.” One can run a computer program, for example. Buses also run on roads and trains run on railroad tracks.

Shakespeare often invented words in order to capture the concepts he wished to describe. He came up with these words, among others: compromise, champion, lackluster, gust and dwindle.

Shakespeare often invented words in order to capture the concepts he wished to describe. He came up with these words, among others: compromise, champion, lackluster, gust and dwindle.

Shakespeare often invented words in order to capture the concepts he wished to describe. He came up with these words, among others: compromise, champion, lackluster, gust and dwindle.

Shakespeare often invented words in order to capture the concepts he wished to describe. He came up with these words, among others: compromise, champion, lackluster, gust and dwindle.