CEFR A1

Betty

proper noun

Meaning

A common, familiar, and often affectionate nickname for a woman or girl named Elizabeth.

Examples

My grandmother's name was Elizabeth, but everyone called her Betty.
The teacher asked if anyone knew where Betty had gone.

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Betty (A1)

proper noun

Pronunciation: ˈbɛti

Definition

A common, familiar, and often affectionate nickname for a woman or girl named Elizabeth.

Examples

My grandmother's name was Elizabeth, but everyone called her Betty.
The teacher asked if anyone knew where Betty had gone.
She introduced herself as Elizabeth, but her friends all called her Betty.

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