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Estimates vary from around 1700 of the 17,676 words he used. However, it is very difficult to trace word origins to their original source. Often the word first appears in writing in Shakespeare's plays but may have in fact already been in use. See the related links section below for more information.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 8y agoShakespeare added about 1600 words to the English language.
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∙ 15y agoAccording to SS Moorty of the Utah Shakespeare festival about 29,000 words were added (which means first appeared as written not necessarily created) by Shakespeare.
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∙ 14y ago20000 (Twenty Thousand)
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∙ 12y ago76 words out of the english dictionary
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∙ 12y ago1500-1700
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How many different words did shakespeare utilize or create in the English language?
1500-1700
How many words were in William Shakespeare's vocabulary?
Unfortunately, there is no possible way to count all words in the English language because some words could be considered as having two separate meanings and therefore there would be no true answer.
Why is William Shakespeare timeless?
Shakespeare wrote over thirty plays, many of which are considered among the best in the history of the theater. He wrote over a hundred and fifty sonnets, among the greatest in the English language. Many words and phrases Shakespeare coined have become household words, a phrase Shakespeare coined. His plays have been in continual revival since they were first produced. He has been translated into almost every language on the planet. He is taught in English, literature, drama, and theater classes, not only in the English-speaking world, but in the entire world. He is The Man. Shakespeare Rocks!
How many of the 1600 words that Shakespeare added to the English language do we use today?
Too many to count. And they are so common, we do not notice. Do you say "Ah, that's Shakespeare!" every time you hear the word "assassination"? Probably not.
How has Shakespeare changed the English language?
His vocabulary was larger than the average person. An average person's vocabulary is 10,000 words-15,000 words if you are really smart. William Shakespeare's vocabulary was over 29,000 words!!!!
How many different words did shakespeare utilize or create in the English language?
1500-1700
Has the English language changed?
Yes. Consider the writings of Shakespeare in the 1500s and how different his words were from how we talk today. Even in the last 50 years there have been many changes in the English language, many new words added to dictionaries, etc.
How many words words are in the English language?
There are about 228,132 words total in the English language.
How many words were in William Shakespeare's vocabulary?
Unfortunately, there is no possible way to count all words in the English language because some words could be considered as having two separate meanings and therefore there would be no true answer.
Who Has Coined the Most English Words?
William Shakespeare - he coined many words and phrases - with bated breath (merchant of Venice) - - a foregone conclusion (Othello) -. His use of language also shaped today's language.
Why is William Shakespeare timeless?
Shakespeare wrote over thirty plays, many of which are considered among the best in the history of the theater. He wrote over a hundred and fifty sonnets, among the greatest in the English language. Many words and phrases Shakespeare coined have become household words, a phrase Shakespeare coined. His plays have been in continual revival since they were first produced. He has been translated into almost every language on the planet. He is taught in English, literature, drama, and theater classes, not only in the English-speaking world, but in the entire world. He is The Man. Shakespeare Rocks!
How many of the 1600 words that Shakespeare added to the English language do we use today?
Too many to count. And they are so common, we do not notice. Do you say "Ah, that's Shakespeare!" every time you hear the word "assassination"? Probably not.
How has Shakespeare changed the English language?
His vocabulary was larger than the average person. An average person's vocabulary is 10,000 words-15,000 words if you are really smart. William Shakespeare's vocabulary was over 29,000 words!!!!
What were the words that shakespeare gave the English language?
There are many words Shakespeare invented. Some of the common ones are things like "assassination", "amazement", "generous", "reliance", and "suspicious". There are many less-used terms as well. Shakespeare also invented a great many common phrases or sayings used today. For a more exhaustive list of Shakespeare's word inventions, you can look at the attached link
How many words are there for alcohol in the English language?
3 words
How many old English words did shakespeare use?
None. Shakespeare did not speak Old English. He spoke and wrote in Modern English, and although some Modern English words come from Old English roots, he probably would not recognize them in that form.
How is English standardized by William Shakespeare?
Before William Shakespeare started writing, there were no standardized grammar rules for English as it was constantly absorbing new words and modifiers from wars, exploration, and colonization. Over the course of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, ShakespeareÕs plays introduced new words and phrases as well as offer many quotes for dictionaries of the English language.
