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