@FilmPatton@neverovernevero@MerriamWebster The screenshot shows what I’m talking about. In 1st part about the intransitive verb 1a and 1b. It shows original meaning literally dying from starvation to a diminished meaning of extreme hunger. 1a came first, 1b came later.
@FilmPatton@neverovernevero@MerriamWebster We do this, Robbie. Starving, terrific, awesome, infinitely, are all examples of this exact thing; their hyperbolic definition becomes an accepted use. We only consider their hyperbolic definitions as standard English via social consensus over a well documented length of time.
@FilmPatton@neverovernevero@MerriamWebster Literally still means in the strict sense of the words. It also can be used figuratively. 40 years from now it can quite literally 😏 be only used in a figurative sense if the strict sense of the word dies off in the English vernacular. I don’t make the rules, we all do
@FilmPatton@neverovernevero@MerriamWebster The meaning of words that have changed (and are always changing) over time have examples of them being used inconsistently. Words’ meaning become solidified over time through social consensus. It being used ironically, is an example of it actively evolving. Super cool!
@FilmPatton@neverovernevero@MerriamWebster@BooleanStringer But people do when you are looking at longer time scales than just the present. This how words, accents, and language are developed. Great example is the word “awful” went from full of awe to exclusively to very bad. Awful went from inspiring awe > to dreadful > to extremely bad
@Ludolegars@jonti_inkwell Also love Magic broom. Has its strengths and is a solid argument for best 1 drop but in my opinion the two strength gives a little more punch if needed against Aggro decks which are popular in the meta at the moment. Also doesn’t need another card to be played to get the draw.