adam
word
/ˈædəm/
A-duhm
/ˈædəm/
A-duhm
Definition
A male first name. It is also the name of the first man in the Bible in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a personal name: 'Adam'. As a religious or historical reference, it is often capitalized and may appear in phrases about creation. Do not use it as a common noun in modern everyday English.
Spanish: AdánPortuguese (BR): AdãoPortuguese (PT): AdãoChinese (Simplified): 亚当Chinese (Traditional): 亞當Hindi: आदमArabic: آدمBengali: আদামRussian: АдамJapanese: アダムVietnamese: AdamKorean: 아담Turkish: ÂdemUrdu: آدمIndonesian: Adam
Example Sentences
Adam is my new classmate.
basic
I talked to Adam after school.
basic
Adam lives near the park.
basic
Did Adam text you back yet?
natural
I thought Adam was coming with us.
natural
In the story, Adam names the animals.
natural