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Pronunciation: [/neɪmz/]

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names: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “identification”

(noun) words that are given to people, animals, places, things, etc. to identify them from others. Your name is what people call you.

Example

My name is Sarah.

Example

He couldn't remember the names of all the students in his class.

Example

What is your name?

Context: “naming”

(verb) to give a word or title to someone or something to identify them. Like when you decide what to call your pet or a new invention.

Example

She named her new puppy Max.

Example

He refused to name the culprit.

Example

What will you name your new business?

How to pronounce names

Pronunciation: [/neɪmz/]

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