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harrison

Pronunciation: [ˈhærɪsən]

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Learn how to use harrison in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “name”

(noun) Harrison is a common first name and surname. It's often used for boys and sometimes can be a family name. It means 'son of Harry.'

Example

My friend's name is Harrison, and he is very kind.

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There aren't many Harrisons in our class this year.

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Do you know anyone named Harrison?

Context: “historical”

(proper noun) Harrison can refer to famous people, like William Henry Harrison, who was a president of the United States. He was the ninth president and served a very short time.

Example

William Henry Harrison is often remembered for his famous campaign speech.

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People generally don’t talk about Harrison much since he was president for only a month.

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Who was the president that served for only 31 days, known as Harrison?

How to pronounce harrison

Pronunciation: [ˈhærɪsən]

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