larry
word
/ˈɫɛɹi/
LE-ree
/ˈlæɹi/
LA-ree
Definition
A male first name used in English. It is a proper noun, so it is usually capitalized as 'Larry'.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a person's name, not as a common vocabulary word. In writing, keep the capital letter: 'Larry', not 'larry', except when app formatting requires lowercase in the headword. It can appear in direct address ('Larry, come here') or to identify someone ('Larry is my neighbor').
Spanish: Larry (nombre propio masculino)Portuguese (BR): Larry (nome próprio masculino)Portuguese (PT): Larry (nome próprio masculino)Chinese (Simplified): 拉里（男性名字）Chinese (Traditional): 拉里（男性名字）Hindi: लैरी (पुरुष नाम)Arabic: لاري (اسم علم مذكر)Bengali: ল্যারিRussian: ЛарриJapanese: ラリーVietnamese: LarryKorean: 래리Turkish: LarryUrdu: لاریIndonesian: Larry
Example Sentences
Larry is my friend.
basic
I saw Larry at school today.
basic
Everyone laughed when Larry told that story.
natural
Larry, please open the door.
basic
I ran into Larry at the coffee shop this morning.
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If Larry calls, tell him I'll be back in ten minutes.
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