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namer

name
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [neym]
    • /neɪm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [neym]
    • /neɪm/

Definitions of namer word

  • noun namer 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 namer mere designation, as distinguished from fact: He was a king in name only. 1
  • noun namer an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc. 1
  • noun namer a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion: to protect one's good name. 1
  • noun namer a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame: to make a name for oneself. 1
  • noun namer a widely known or famous person; celebrity: She's a name in show business. 1

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Origin of namer

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 Namer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

namer 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".

namer usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for namer

adj namer

  • notable — worthy of note or notice; noteworthy: a notable success; a notable theory.
  • noble — distinguished by rank or title.
  • renowned — celebrated; famous.
  • venerable — commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character: a venerable member of Congress.
  • honored — of, relating to, or noting honor.

adjective namer

  • eminent — (of a person) Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
  • esteemed — Respect and admire.
  • honoured — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
  • especial — Better or greater than usual; special.
  • extraordinary — Very unusual or remarkable.

Antonyms for namer

adj namer

  • insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
  • unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • unremarkable — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
  • lowly — humble in station, condition, or nature: a lowly cottage.
  • unknown — not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.

adjective namer

  • dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
  • extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.

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