name

/neɪm/

nounverbname

A nAme has a long A sound—think: N + A + ME ("me" has a name).

Yes, it's name. Remember the silent E: it makes the A say its name (/eɪ/).

Definitions

  1. nounA word or set of words that a person, place, or thing is called.
  2. nounA person’s reputation or fame.
  3. verbTo give someone or something a name; to identify by name.
  4. verbTo choose or state someone or something as a particular person or thing (e.g., name a winner).

Examples

  • “Please write your name at the top of the page.”
  • “The coach will name the team captain tomorrow.”
  • “She worked hard to build a good name in the community.”

Synonyms

titlelabeldesignationreputationidentify

Antonyms

anonymousconceal

Translations

ES nombrePT nomeFR nom

Common misspellings

namnaemnmaenemenaymnaimenâmenamee

More words people look up

abbyableaboutacresacrossadult
0/70

Find NAME hidden in the grid. Tap its letters.

0/4