NAME

NA ·ME 1 syllable

A1 · Beginner 📏 4 letters 🎲 Scrabble 6 ✅ valid word

Everyday English. Most learners know this.

noun
  1. a language unit by which a person or thing is known
  2. a person's reputation
  3. family based on male descent
  4. a well-known or notable person

💬 Examples

  • "his name really is George Washington"
  • "those are two names for the same thing"
  • "he wanted to protect his good name"
  • "he had no sons and there was no one to carry on his name"

🔗 Similar words

gensfigurepublic_figureepithet
verb
  1. assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
  2. give the name or identifying characteristics of
  3. charge with a function
  4. create and charge with a task or function

💬 Examples

  • "They named their son David"
  • "The new school was named after the famous Civil Rights leader"
  • "refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property"
  • "Many senators were named in connection with the scandal"

🔗 Similar words

callknow_asbe_known_asidentifynominatemake
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