Did you know that...Shakespeare incorporated more than 1000 words into English.😱😱

Shakespeare incorporated more than 1000 words into English.😱

Almost everyone has heard of the great William Shakespeare, the famous English poet and playwright of the 16th century. From love sonnets to plays like:

"Romeo and Juliet" and "Hamlet," Shakespeare has recently influenced English literature.

But did you know that English would not be the same without Shakespeare?

Shakespeare invented more than 1,000 words that he incorporates into his writing. Native English people still use these words today.

Some of these fantastic words and phrases that this famous poet invented are:

Addiction: (addiction) Being physically or psychologically dependent on something, usually a drug.

Bedazzled (dazzled): Blinded by something incredibly wonderful.

Cold-blooded: Or a cold-blooded animal (such as a reptile) or a way to describe someone who is cruel and indifferent to an emotion.

Swagger (wagger) : Walking in a cocky or disrespectful manner.

Break the ice: Relieve tension or silence in a conversation by speaking.

To remind...

Shakespeare is also known as The Bard. A ‘bard’ was a travelling poet in medieval times who made a living performing and telling stories. Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, Shakespeare had a significant impact on the English language. His career lasted only 20 years, yet he wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets.

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