ahab
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Definition
Ahab is a name, most famously known as the captain obsessed with hunting the white whale in the novel Moby-Dick. It is also a biblical name, referring to a king of Israel.
Usage & Nuances
Used almost always as a proper name. 'Captain Ahab' is a well-known literary character representing obsession. The biblical Ahab has a different reputation, known for being an evil king. Not typically used as a common first name today.
Example Sentences
Some people use 'an Ahab' to talk about someone who is obsessed with an impossible goal.
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Ahab is the captain in Moby-Dick.
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In the Bible, King Ahab ruled Israel.
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Many people remember the story of Captain Ahab and the whale.
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That movie's villain reminded me of Ahab chasing his whale.
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When I say he's like Ahab, I mean he won't let anything stop him.
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