emily
word
/ˈɛmɪɫi/
E-muh-lee
/ˈɛmɪli/
E-muh-lee
Definition
A female first name used in English and many other languages. It refers to a person named Emily, not to a general object or action.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized: 'Emily'. It usually does not take an article, and pronunciation can vary slightly by accent.
Spanish: Emily (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Emily (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Emily (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 艾米丽Chinese (Traditional): 艾蜜莉Hindi: एमिलीArabic: إيميليBengali: এমিলিRussian: ЭмилиJapanese: エミリーVietnamese: EmilyKorean: 에밀리Turkish: EmilyUrdu: ایملیIndonesian: Emily
Example Sentences
Did Emily text you back yet?
natural
I'll ask Emily if she wants to come with us.
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Emily is my sister.
basic
I saw Emily at school today.
basic
Emily likes cats.
basic
Everyone was waiting for Emily to start the meeting.
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