name
36 ENTRIES FOUND:
- name (noun)
- name (verb)
- name (adjective)
- name–calling (noun)
- name–dropping (noun)
- name brand (noun)
- name tag (noun)
- big name (noun)
- brand name (noun)
- brand–name (adjective)
- Christian name (noun)
- code name (noun)
- domain name (noun)
- family name (noun)
- first name (noun)
- given name (noun)
- good name (noun)
- last name (noun)
- maiden name (noun)
- married name (noun)
- middle name (noun)
- no–name (adjective)
- pen name (noun)
- pet name (noun)
- place name (noun)
- proper name (noun)
- stage name (noun)
- trade name (noun)
- what's–her–name (noun)
- what's–his–name (noun)
- conjure (verb)
- drag (verb)
- mud (noun)
- only (adverb)
- rejoice (verb)
- vain (adjective)
plural
names
plural
names
Britannica Dictionary definition of NAME
[count]
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a word or phrase that refers to or that can refer to a specific person
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see also christian name, family name, first name, forename, given name, last name, maiden name, married name, middle name, nickname, pen name, pet name, stage name, surname
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“What's his (first) name?” “His name is Jacob.”
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I took my husband's (last) name when we got married.
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Please write/sign your name on this line.
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State your name and occupation.
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I refused to give/tell them my name.
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She has one of the most famous names [=she is one of the most famous people] in show business.
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Can you give me the name of a good dentist? [=do you know a good dentist that I could use?]
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Mark Twain's real name was Samuel Clemens.
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She registered at the hotel under/using a false/assumed name.
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Samuel Clemens wrote under the name (of) Mark Twain.
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My full name is Susan Elaine Smith.
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Her name is Susan, but she goes by the name (of) Sue. [=people call her Sue]
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Do you know a man by the name of [=do you know a man named] James Smith?
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She now owns several restaurants that bear her name. [=that are named after her]
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Can I put your name down for a donation? [=can I write down your name on the list of people who are giving a donation?; would you like to make a donation?]
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a
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a word or phrase that refers to a specific place or thing
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We had to memorize the names of all the countries in Africa.
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“What's your dog's name?” “His name is Sandy.”
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What was the name [=title] of that movie we saw last night?
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This is his song “Loving You” from the album of the same name.
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The ship's name was “Titanic.”
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The band takes/gets its name from [=it is named after] its hometown.
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The company gives/lends its name to one of the biggest golf tournaments in the country. [=the golf tournament is named after the company]
b
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a word or phrase that refers to a type or group of things
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see also brand name, code name, place name, proper name, trade name
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Psychologists have a name for this kind of behavior.
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Is there a name for the part of the leg behind the knee?
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The cougar is also known by the names “puma” and “mountain lion.”
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The plant's botanical/scientific name is Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, but we know it by its common name “daisy.”
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True to their name, killer bees have been known to kill people. = As their name implies/suggests, killer bees really do kill. = Killer bees really live up to their name. = Killer bees are known to kill people, hence the name.
3
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the general opinion that most people have about someone or something
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A few dishonest players have given the sport a bad name. [=they have made people think badly about the sport]
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I won't let you ruin our family's good name. [=good reputation]
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He's still trying to clear his name. [=to prove that he is not guilty of a crime]
4
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a famous person or thing
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see also big name, name-dropping, no-name
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He's one of the biggest names in music.
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Our agency has represented some of the most famous names in the business.
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The following year, she took the role that would make her a household name. [=a very well-known person]
5
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a word or phrase that is used to describe and insult someone
— usually plural
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see also name-calling
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Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me!
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“You're such a stupid jerk!” “Hey, don't call me names!”
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A bully at school was calling her names.
by name
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using a name
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by saying the name of someone or something
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He never mentioned her by name [=he never said her name], but we all knew who he was talking about.
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The victim was able to identify his attacker by name. [=he knew the name of the person who attacked him]
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We've had people come in to the store and ask for it by name.
drag someone's name through the mud
in all/everything but name
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not in an official way but in every other way
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Military governors ruled the country in all but name for many years.
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Their marriage was over in all but name five years ago.
in name only
also in name
— used to describe a person or thing that does not have the qualities that its name suggests
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For many years, the Emperor was the ruler in name only. = The Emperor ruled in name but not in fact.
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She's my boss in name only. We're really more like partners.
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a friend in name only
in someone's/something's name
or in the name of someone/something
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a
— used to say that something officially or legally belongs to a specified person
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We both own the house, but the car is in my name.
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The business is registered in her husband's name for tax purposes.
b
— used to say that something has or uses the name of a specified person
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Our reservation at the restaurant is in my name.
2
— used to say that something is done with the authority of a specified person or thing
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The leader refused to allow such violent acts to be done in his name.
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Stop in the name of the law!
3
— used to say that something is given as the official reason for doing something
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These laws were passed in the name of national security.
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They're tearing down historic buildings in the name of progress!
know (someone) by name
1
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to know a person well enough to know the person's name
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She knows all of her customers by name.
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I took her to a restaurant where the owner knows me by name.
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The police know him by name.
2
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to know a person's name only
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He said he only knew her by name and didn't know much more about her.
make your name
or make a name for yourself
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to become well-known or famous
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She made her name in politics as a powerful public speaker.
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He has made quite a name for himself as a golfer.
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She is making a name for herself in the art world.
put a name to (someone or something)
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to think of and say the name of (someone or something)
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Can you put a name to the face in this photograph?
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I couldn't put a name to the emotion I was feeling.
take someone's name in vain
the name of the game
informal
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the basic goal or purpose of an activity
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When all is said and done, in business, profit is the name of the game.
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The name of the game was winning by any means necessary.
to your name
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belonging to you
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I haven't a dollar/dime/penny to my name. [=I have no money]
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She has more than 20 novels to her name. [=she has written more than 20 novels]
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a band with three hit songs to their name
under someone's/something's name
or under the name (of) someone/something
1
— used to say that something officially or legally belongs to a specified person
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We both own the house, but the car is under my name.
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The business is registered under her husband's name for tax purposes.
2
— used to say that something has or uses the name of a specified person
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We have dinner reservations under the name of Jones.
with someone's name on it
informal
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intended for someone
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There's a piece of cake over there with your name on it. [=you should go get that piece of cake]
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He told me he had a bullet with my name on it. [=he was going to shoot me]
your name is mud
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name
/ˈneɪm/
verb
names;
named;
naming
2
name
/ˈneɪm/
verb
names;
named;
naming
Britannica Dictionary definition of NAME
[+ object]
1
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to give a name to (someone or something)
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“What are you going to name your new dog?” “I think I'll name him Sandy.”
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The aptly named HMS “Victorious” helped the British Royal Navy win an important victory.
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A man named James Smith is on the phone.
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We named our daughter “Mary” in honor of her grandmother.
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Alzheimer's disease was named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer. = (US) It was named for Dr. Alois Alzheimer.
2
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to say the name of (someone or something)
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Can you name the person who attacked you?
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All of the authors named above were influenced by his work.
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“How many of the 50 states of the U.S. can you name?” “Well, there's New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, to name (but/just/only) a few.”
3
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to choose (someone) to be (something)
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The company president named [=appointed] his son (as) his successor.
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She was named to replace him as the company's vice president.
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She has been named (as) the winner of the competition.
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The magazine named him (as) the best artist of the year.
4
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to decide on or choose (something)
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NASA has not yet named [=set] the date for the shuttle launch.
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We've decided to get married, but we haven't named the day (of the wedding) yet.
name names
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to say the names of people who were involved in something
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He said he knew who did it, but he wouldn't name names.
name your price
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to say how much you want to pay for something or how much you want to sell something for
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Customers can name their price.
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People selling homes on the beach can basically name their price. [=they can sell their homes for any amount of money they want]
you name it
informal
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anything you could say or think of
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You name it, we sell it!
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I like all kinds of music: rock, blues, reggae, classical—you name it!
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name
/ˈneɪm/
adjective
3
name
/ˈneɪm/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of NAME
always used before a noun
chiefly US
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having a well-known name and good reputation
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We got a couple of name [=big-name] bands for the show.
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books by name authors
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name players
