![]() ![]() ![]() Some words stuck around and some didn't.Īlthough lexicographers are continually discovering new origins and earliest usages of words, below are listed words and definitions we still use today that are widely attributed to Shakespeare. It is believed that he may have invented or introduced many of these words himself, often by combining words, changing nouns into verbs, adding prefixes or suffixes, and so on. ![]() ![]() Shakespeare’s plays were known for their complex characters, themes of love and loss, and memorable language. Some of his most famous works include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, and Macbeth. William Shakespeare used more than 20,000 words in his plays and poems, and his works provide the first recorded use of over 1,700 words in the English language. Shakespeare is known for his plays, which include comedies, tragedies, and histories, and for his sonnets, a form of poetry he popularized. Information to help you plan your visit to Shakespeare's family homes Prices, booking, opening times and more to help you get organisedĮnjoy seasonal activities and special events throughout the year Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps at Shakespeare's New Place Relive Shakespeare's love story at Anne Hathaway's Cottage Visit William Shakespeare's Birthplace and explore his childhood world, right where it all began. ![]()
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