Angličtina

name

gb/nˈeɪm/ us/nˈeɪm/
A1 Angličtina
~ 1600
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Podstatné jméno A1 entity
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Word by which someone is known

The word people use to call or talk about a person.

Vzorec užití: [someone]'s name
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'surname' or 'nickname'. 'Name' can mean the whole identifying word(s), not just the family name.
Synonyma
designation (More formal term, often used in official contexts.)
Antonyma
anonymity (Refers to the state of having no name known.)
Kolokace
full name |first name |last name |middle name |call by name
Témata
identity |daily life |core_vocabulary |communication |relationships
Příklady
  • Her name is Sarah Johnson.
  • Please write your full name at the top of the form.
  • He forgot my name after we met.
Učební příklady
  • My name is Tom.
  • What is your name?
  • I can’t remember his name.
Podstatné jméno A2 entity
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Word for something's title

The word people use to talk about a thing, place, or group.

Vzorec užití: the name of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'name' with 'word' — a 'name' is a special kind of word used for identification.
Synonyma
title (Often used for books, works of art, or positions rather than general objects.)
Kolokace
brand name |street name |company name |product name
Témata
identity |communication |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • The street name was changed after the war.
  • Do you know the name of this song?
  • That company changed its name last year.
Učební příklady
  • This is the name of my school.
  • What is the name of this city?
  • I like the name of that shop.
Sloveso A2 action
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Give someone or something a name

To choose and say a word for someone or something so people know what to call it.

Vzorec užití: to name [someone/something] [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'call' in patterns — 'name someone something' is more formal and deliberate than 'call someone something'.
Synonyma
call (Informal; can mean to refer to by a certain word without formal naming.)
Kolokace
name after |name officially |name correctly
Témata
identity |communication |core_vocabulary
Příklady
  • They decided to name their daughter Emma.
  • The committee will name a new leader next week.
  • He named his dog after his favorite musician.
Učební příklady
  • We will name the baby Anna.
  • The teacher named me class leader.
  • I named my cat Snow.
Podstatné jméno B1 entity
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Reputation or public standing

What people think about someone or something when they hear the word for it.

Častá chyba:
Learners may take this sense literally and confuse it with the identifying word meaning; here it refers to reputation.
Synonyma
reputation (Direct synonym; reputation refers to public opinion broadly, while 'name' in this sense is more figurative.)
Antonyma
infamy (Refers to being known for something bad.)
Kolokace
make a name for oneself |good name |bad name
Témata
reputation |society |core_vocabulary |communication |business
Příklady
  • She made a name for herself as a talented writer.
  • The scandal ruined his good name.
  • That restaurant has a name for excellent service.
Učební příklady
  • He has a good name in the city.
  • The school has a bad name now.
  • She made a name in music.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
name
IPA
GB/nˈeɪm/
US/nˈeɪm/
Slabiky a přízvuk
name (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (name)
Tvary slova
Noun
  • Base: name
  • Plural: names
Verb
  • Base: name
  • 3rd Person Singular: names
  • Present Participle: naming
  • Past: named
Příbuzná slova
Forms
names noun naming verb named verb
Related words
surname noun B1 nickname noun A2 username noun A2 rename verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
nameless adjective
Advanced or less common
namely adverb B2 namesake noun
Výrazy

call someone names

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/kˈɔl sˈʌmwˌʌn nˈeɪmz/
idiom informal

Insult with mean words

To say unkind words to someone to hurt them.

Příklady
  • The children were calling him names on the playground.
  • She got upset when they called her names.

in the name of [something]

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/ˈɪn ðə nˈeɪm əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

For the sake of something

To do something to support or represent an idea, person, or thing.

Příklady
  • They fought in the name of freedom.
  • In the name of science, we must continue this research.

make a name for oneself

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/mˈeɪk ə nˈeɪm fɚ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom

Become famous or respected

To become known and respected for doing something well.

Příklady
  • She made a name for herself in the fashion industry.
  • She made a name for herself in the art world.
  • He quickly made a name for himself as a skilled lawyer.
  • He quickly made a name for himself as a talented chef.

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