anderson
word
/ˈændɝsən/
AN-dur-suhn
/ˈændəsən/
AN-duh-suhn
Definition
A proper name, usually used as a surname and sometimes as a first name. It refers to a specific person, family, or character named Anderson.
Usage & Nuances
Because it is a proper noun, it is capitalized: 'Anderson,' not 'anderson.' It usually does not need translation, only transliteration in some languages, and the meaning depends on who the name refers to in context.
Spanish: AndersonPortuguese (BR): AndersonPortuguese (PT): AndersonChinese (Simplified): 安德森Chinese (Traditional): 安德森Hindi: एंडरसनArabic: أندرسونBengali: অ্যান্ডারসনRussian: АндерсонJapanese: アンダーソンVietnamese: AndersonKorean: 앤더슨Turkish: AndersonUrdu: اینڈرسنIndonesian: Anderson
Example Sentences
I saw Anderson at the store.
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Anderson is my math teacher.
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This book belongs to Anderson.
basic
Have you heard from Anderson lately?
natural
I think Anderson already knows about the meeting.
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If Anderson calls, tell him I'll be there in ten minutes.
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