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- [neym]
- /neɪm/
- /neɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [neym]
- /neɪm/
Definitions of named word
- noun named a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known. 1
- noun named mere designation, as distinguished from fact: He was a king in name only. 1
- noun named an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc. 1
- noun named a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion: to protect one's good name. 1
- noun named a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame: to make a name for oneself. 1
- noun named a widely known or famous person; celebrity: She's a name in show business. 1
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Origin of named
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English nama; cognate with German Name, Gothic namô; akin to Old Norse nafn, Latin nōmen, Greek ónoma, Old Irish ainm, Polish imię, Czech jméno
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Parts of speech for Named
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named popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
named usage trend in Literature
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adj named
- specified — to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.
- titled — of or relating to a title: the title story in a collection.
- termed — a word or group of words designating something, especially in a particular field, as atom in physics, quietism in theology, adze in carpentry, or district leader in politics.
- dubbed — to furnish (a film or tape) with a new sound track, as one recorded in the language of the country of import.
- denominated — to give a name to; denote; designate.
adjective named
- baptised — to immerse in water or sprinkle or pour water on in the Christian rite of baptism: They baptized the new baby.
- baptized — Simple past tense and past participle of baptize.
- so-called — called or designated thus: the so-called Southern bloc.
- entitled — Give (someone) a legal right or a just claim to receive or do something.
- classified — Classified information or documents are officially secret.
Antonyms for named
adjective named
- nameless — having no name.