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russell

Pronunciation: [ˈrʌsəl]

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

Context: “name”

(noun) Russell is a common name for boys. It's like how some people are named Jake or Anna. You might meet someone named Russell at school or in your neighborhood.

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Russell is my best friend, and we play together every day.

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I don't know anyone named Russell in my class.

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Do you know a Russell who likes soccer?

Context: “philosophy”

(noun) Russell can refer to Bertrand Russell, a famous philosopher and writer. He studied important ideas about knowledge, truth, and how we think.

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Bertrand Russell wrote many books about how we understand the world.

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Not everyone agrees with Bertrand Russell's ideas about knowledge.

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What did Bertrand Russell believe about the meaning of life?

Context: “theater”

(noun) Russell can also refer to a play or character in a story. Sometimes, it might be a title or a name of someone involved in a performance.

Example

In the school play, Russell played the hero who saves the day.

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There wasn't a character named Russell in the movie we watched last night.

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Who did Russell portray in the last theater production?

How to pronounce russell

Pronunciation: [ˈrʌsəl]

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