harrison
word
/ˈhɛɹɪsən/
HAIR-i-suhn
/ˈhæɹɪsən/
HA-ri-suhn
Definition
Harrison is a male given name and also a family name. It refers to a person with that name, not to a general object, action, or idea.
Usage & Nuances
Use it as a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Harrison'. It can be a first name or a last name, and learners should not treat it like a common vocabulary word with a broader meaning.
Spanish: Harrison (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Harrison (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Harrison (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 哈里森（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 哈里森（人名）Hindi: हैरिसन (व्यक्तिनाम)Arabic: هاريسون (اسم علم)Bengali: হ্যারিসনRussian: ХаррисонJapanese: ハリソンVietnamese: HarrisonKorean: 해리슨Turkish: HarrisonUrdu: ہیریسنIndonesian: Harrison
Example Sentences
I saw Harrison at the store.
basic
Harrison lives near our school.
basic
Harrison is my new classmate.
basic
Did Harrison text you back yet?
natural
I think Harrison forgot about the meeting.
natural
If you see Harrison, tell him I'm looking for him.
natural