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ramsey

Pronunciation: [ræmzi]

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Learn how to use ramsey in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “people”

(noun) Ramsey is a last name that belongs to people, often seen in famous individuals like the chef Gordon Ramsay or as a character in stories and shows.

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Gordon Ramsay is famous for his cooking shows and restaurants.

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I never heard of anyone named Ramsey who is not known for anything special.

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Do you know anyone with the last name Ramsey?

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) In mathematics, Ramsey refers to a type of theory or result that deals with conditions under which a certain order must appear. It's about finding patterns or connections within large groups.

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The Ramsey Theory shows that in a big enough group, some relationships are bound to happen.

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Without a large enough group, there won't be any Ramsey results to find.

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What does Ramsey Theory tell us about large numbers?

Context: “geography”

(noun) Ramsey can also refer to places, such as towns or islands named Ramsey. These are geographic locations that people can visit or live in.

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Ramsey is a beautiful town on the Isle of Man with lovely views.

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There is no town named Ramsey in our state; it's only on the Isle of Man.

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Have you ever been to a place called Ramsey?

How to pronounce ramsey

Pronunciation: [ræmzi]

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