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97: The Dictionary of Fine Distinctions (with Eli Burnstein)
Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.·Apr 28, 2024·1:38:39·pending
About this Episode
What's the difference between a KINK and a FETISH? Does it matter if you ASSUME or PRESUME? English is full of these close groups of words, and author Eli Burnstein has untangled many of them in his delightful book The Dictionary of Fine Distinctions. Eli joins us for this episode.
Timestamps
Intros: 0:42
News: 9:54
Related or Not: 24:11
Interview with Eli Burnstein: 37:33
Words of the Week: 1:10:13
The Reads: 1:33:45
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