How the reference is maintained
Verb methodology
Sources and review
The reference is checked against established dictionaries, including theCambridge Dictionary, Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries, and Merriam-Webster. Automated validation catches missing fields and duplicate entries; the editorial team then reviews forms, examples, meanings, and pronunciation in small batches.
Accepted variants
Widely accepted British and American alternatives—such as learned and learnt—can both be included. A quiz accepts a listed variant without treating another listed form as more correct.
Forms that need context
Some forms cannot be explained honestly as interchangeable alternatives. For example, born belongs mainly in be born, whileborne has other meanings; hanged has a narrower use thanhung; and stricken is limited to particular contexts. We label these forms and explain the distinction on the verb page.
Pronunciation also receives a manual check when spelling is not enough. The present form of read, for example, is pronounced differently from its identical-looking past forms.
Lessons and examples
Learning guides are manually authored rather than assembled by replacing words in a template. Each lesson explains one decision, contrasts correct and incorrect examples, and includes practice with answers.
Corrections
Language references improve through careful review. To report a correction, include the verb, the field that looks wrong, and the dictionary or usage source that supports the change. Email[email protected].