name
gb/nˈeɪm/ us/nˈeɪm/
A1
Inglés
~ 1600
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
A1
entity
1
Word by which someone is known
The word people use to call or talk about a person.
Patrón de uso:
[someone]'s name
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'surname' or 'nickname'. 'Name' can mean the whole identifying word(s), not just the family name.
Sinónimos
designation (More formal term, often used in official contexts.)
Antónimos
anonymity (Refers to the state of having no name known.)
Colocaciones
full name
|first name
|last name
|middle name
|call by name
Temas
identity
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|relationships
Ejemplos
- Her name is Sarah Johnson.
- Please write your full name at the top of the form.
- He forgot my name after we met.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My name is Tom.
- What is your name?
- I can’t remember his name.
Sustantivo
A2
entity
2
Word for something's title
The word people use to talk about a thing, place, or group.
Patrón de uso:
the name of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'name' with 'word' — a 'name' is a special kind of word used for identification.
Sinónimos
title (Often used for books, works of art, or positions rather than general objects.)
Colocaciones
brand name
|street name
|company name
|product name
Temas
identity
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The street name was changed after the war.
- Do you know the name of this song?
- That company changed its name last year.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This is the name of my school.
- What is the name of this city?
- I like the name of that shop.
Verbo
A2
action
3
Give someone or something a name
To choose and say a word for someone or something so people know what to call it.
Patrón de uso:
to name [someone/something] [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'call' in patterns — 'name someone something' is more formal and deliberate than 'call someone something'.
Sinónimos
call (Informal; can mean to refer to by a certain word without formal naming.)
Colocaciones
name after
|name officially
|name correctly
Temas
identity
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- They decided to name their daughter Emma.
- The committee will name a new leader next week.
- He named his dog after his favorite musician.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We will name the baby Anna.
- The teacher named me class leader.
- I named my cat Snow.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
4
Reputation or public standing
What people think about someone or something when they hear the word for it.
Error frecuente:
Learners may take this sense literally and confuse it with the identifying word meaning; here it refers to reputation.
Sinónimos
reputation (Direct synonym; reputation refers to public opinion broadly, while 'name' in this sense is more figurative.)
Antónimos
infamy (Refers to being known for something bad.)
Colocaciones
make a name for oneself
|good name
|bad name
Temas
reputation
|society
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|business
Ejemplos
- She made a name for herself as a talented writer.
- The scandal ruined his good name.
- That restaurant has a name for excellent service.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has a good name in the city.
- The school has a bad name now.
- She made a name in music.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
name
AFI
GB/nˈeɪm/
US/nˈeɪm/
Sílabas y acento
name (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (name)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: name
- Plural: names
Verb
- Base: name
- 3rd Person Singular: names
- Present Participle: naming
- Past: named
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
call someone names
1/kˈɔl sˈʌmwˌʌn nˈeɪmz/
idiom
informal
Insult with mean words
To say unkind words to someone to hurt them.
Ejemplos
- The children were calling him names on the playground.
- She got upset when they called her names.
in the name of [something]
1/ˈɪn ðə nˈeɪm əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
For the sake of something
To do something to support or represent an idea, person, or thing.
Ejemplos
- They fought in the name of freedom.
- In the name of science, we must continue this research.
make a name for oneself
1/mˈeɪk ə nˈeɪm fɚ wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom
Become famous or respected
To become known and respected for doing something well.
Ejemplos
- 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.