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burton

Pronunciation: [ˈbɜr.tən]

Word

Context: "name"

(noun) Burton is a common name or surname. People with this name may have a family history or come from a place called Burton. It's like when you hear the name of someone in your class; they are identified by their name.

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Burton is my best friend's last name, and he is really nice.

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I don't think anybody in our team is named Burton.

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Do you know anyone named Burton?

Context: "geography"

(noun) Burton is also a name for different places in England and other countries. When someone says they are from Burton, they mean they live in one of those towns.

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I visited Burton in England, and it was a lovely town.

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I've never been to a town called Burton, so I can't imagine it.

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What is special about the Burton you know?

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