Name (A1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /neɪm/
Definition
The word or words that a person, place, or thing is known by.
Examples
What is your name?
My name is John.
The name of the city is Paris.
How to Use Name
- name after (prepositional phrase)
- To give someone or something the same name as someone or something else. — "The street was named after a famous writer."
- make a name for oneself (idiom)
- To become famous or respected. — "She worked hard to make a name for herself in acting."
- call someone by name (collocation)
- To use someone's name when speaking to them. — "It's polite to call people by their name."
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