Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The English language as used in the United States.
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- proper noun The form of the
English language that is chiefly used in theUnited States , contrasted withBritish English and that of other places. - proper noun The form of the English language that is chiefly used in
North America , contrasted withBritish English and that of other places. - adjective Of or relating to, or spoken or written in American English.
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- noun the English language as used in the United States
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Examples
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All educated speakers of American English need to understand what is meant when someone describes a contest as being between David and Goliath, or whether a person who has the wisdom of Solomon is wise or foolish, or whether saying My cup runneth over means the person feels fortunate or unfortunate.
1. The Bible 2002
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Language - the idioms, cadences and signature jargon of spoken American English - is central to Mr. Ashley's idiosyncratic conception.
NYT > Home Page By STEVE SMITH 2011
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Language - the idioms, cadences and signature jargon of spoken American English - is central to Mr. Ashley's idiosyncratic conception.
NYT > Home Page By STEVE SMITH 2011
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