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New Words New words are being added to the English language at any different time. New words can be entered for many different reasons. However, it is generally due to the changes in technology and the changes to everyday society. For example, when the technology levels increased do that the computer was developed, the word computer was then invented and added to the English language to fit this change. Throughout this essay I am going to be looking at 8 new words that have been introduced into the English language within the last 50 years. STONED. Entered into the dictionary in 1952. This means to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It was first heard in the 1940's where it was used among US jazz musicians. Then it was used to express that someone was under the influence of drink, drugs or euphoria. As is became more commonly used it...

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