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What are the palindromes in English language i.e. words that spelled same backwards and forwards?

You're right! There aren't many truly palindromic words in English. Here's why and some examples:

Why Few Palindromes?

* Limited Letter Combinations: English uses a complex alphabet, making it harder to find words that mirror themselves.

* Word Structure: Most English words have a root and affixes (prefixes and suffixes), which disrupt symmetry.

True Palindromes (Words):

* Level

* Madam

* Racecar

* Rotor

* Stats

* Deed

* Noon

* Pop

* Wow

Phrases and Sentences:

* "A man, a plan, a canal: Panama!"

* "Was it a car or a cat I saw?"

* "No lemon, no melon."

Other Considerations:

* Proper Nouns: Some palindromic words are proper nouns, like the name "Anna".

* Slang and Colloquialisms: Palindromes might be more common in informal language or dialects.

Let me know if you'd like to explore palindromes in other languages!

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