WordHive Learning Dictionary

Name

noun, verb

A name is what someone or something is called.

4 letters 2 syllables

What does Name mean?

A name is what someone or something is called.

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Dictionary definition

A word used to identify a person, place, thing, animal, or idea; also to give something a name.

Example sentences

Name in a sentence

easy

Write your name at the top of the page.

medium

The class voted to name the reading group after a bee.

hard

A memorable name can help readers recognize a character or place quickly.

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Practice the meaning of Name

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does name mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to name?

Practice 3

Which word is an opposite or useful contrast for name?

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Name

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Synonyms

Words like Name

titleUse for the name of a book, song, or work.
labelUse for a word that identifies or describes something.
callUse as a verb meaning to give or use a name.
Antonyms

Opposite words

namelessUse when something has no known name.
unknownUse when the name is not known.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Name word family

Base word

name

noun

names

More than one name.

verb

named

Gave a name in the past.

verb

naming

Giving a name.

Related words