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