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tom

Pronunciation: [/tɑm/]

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tom: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “name”

(noun) a common short form or nickname for a boy's name, such as Thomas. It's like calling someone named Thomas by a shorter, friendlier name.

Example

Tom is coming over for dinner tonight.

Example

I haven't seen Tom in a while.

Example

Do you know where Tom is?

Context: “male cat”

(noun) a generic name for a male cat. It's like saying 'boy cat' in a simple way.

Example

The kitten they adopted is named Tom.

Example

They found a stray female cat, not a Tom.

Example

Is Tom the name of your cat?

How to pronounce tom

Pronunciation: [/tɑm/]

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