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whitney

Pronunciation: [ˈhwɪt.ni]

Word

Context: "names"

(noun) Whitney is a common name, often given to girls. It can also refer to places or people with that name, like a famous person or a city.

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Whitney is my best friend and we play together every day.

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There is no one named Whitney in our class this year.

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Do you know anyone named Whitney?

Context: "historical figure"

(noun) Whitney can refer to Eli Whitney, an important inventor known for creating the cotton gin, which helped farmers separate cotton fibers from seeds.

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Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, which changed farming forever.

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Eli Whitney's contributions were often overlooked during his time.

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What was Eli Whitney famous for?

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