name
gb/nˈeɪm/ us/nˈeɪm/
A1
Angielski
~ 1600
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
A1
entity
1
Word by which someone is known
The word people use to call or talk about a person.
Schemat użycia:
[someone]'s name
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'surname' or 'nickname'. 'Name' can mean the whole identifying word(s), not just the family name.
Synonimy
designation (More formal term, often used in official contexts.)
Antonimy
anonymity (Refers to the state of having no name known.)
Kolokacje
full name
|first name
|last name
|middle name
|call by name
Tematy
identity
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|relationships
Przykłady
- Her name is Sarah Johnson.
- Please write your full name at the top of the form.
- He forgot my name after we met.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- My name is Tom.
- What is your name?
- I can’t remember his name.
Rzeczownik
A2
entity
2
Word for something's title
The word people use to talk about a thing, place, or group.
Schemat użycia:
the name of [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'name' with 'word' — a 'name' is a special kind of word used for identification.
Synonimy
title (Often used for books, works of art, or positions rather than general objects.)
Kolokacje
brand name
|street name
|company name
|product name
Tematy
identity
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The street name was changed after the war.
- Do you know the name of this song?
- That company changed its name last year.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- This is the name of my school.
- What is the name of this city?
- I like the name of that shop.
Czasownik
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.
Schemat użycia:
to name [someone/something] [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'name' with 'call' in patterns — 'name someone something' is more formal and deliberate than 'call someone something'.
Synonimy
call (Informal; can mean to refer to by a certain word without formal naming.)
Kolokacje
name after
|name officially
|name correctly
Tematy
identity
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- They decided to name their daughter Emma.
- The committee will name a new leader next week.
- He named his dog after his favorite musician.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- We will name the baby Anna.
- The teacher named me class leader.
- I named my cat Snow.
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
4
Reputation or public standing
What people think about someone or something when they hear the word for it.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may take this sense literally and confuse it with the identifying word meaning; here it refers to reputation.
Synonimy
reputation (Direct synonym; reputation refers to public opinion broadly, while 'name' in this sense is more figurative.)
Antonimy
infamy (Refers to being known for something bad.)
Kolokacje
make a name for oneself
|good name
|bad name
Tematy
reputation
|society
|core_vocabulary
|communication
|business
Przykłady
- She made a name for herself as a talented writer.
- The scandal ruined his good name.
- That restaurant has a name for excellent service.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He has a good name in the city.
- The school has a bad name now.
- She made a name in music.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
name
IPA
GB/nˈeɪm/
US/nˈeɪm/
Sylaby i akcent
name (1 sylaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (name)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: name
- Plural: names
Verb
- Base: name
- 3rd Person Singular: names
- Present Participle: naming
- Past: named
Rodzina wyrazów
Wyrażenia
call someone names
1/kˈɔl sˈʌmwˌʌn nˈeɪmz/
idiom
informal
Insult with mean words
To say unkind words to someone to hurt them.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.